JOB Cary, NC is passionate about putting the needs of our citizens first and our nationally accredited Police Department has helped ensure we stay one of the safest places to live in the nation. Now you can join our team to help us continue meeting the needs of our citizens, serving with excellence and finding innovative ways to create the local government that doesn't exist.
Cary Police Department is recruiting an assistant to help perform responsible and specialized clerical work in maintaining records and performing a variety of tasks within the Police Records division. Join our team as a Records Assistant, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting public safety and ensuring compliance with North Carolina Public Records Laws.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year and weekday availability will be necessary. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Police Records Supervisor.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Customer Service: Provide professional assistance to the public by supplying copies of police reports in compliance with North Carolina Public Records Laws, running criminal background checks, issuing permits, and offering notary services.
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Fingerprinting: Perform electronic fingerprinting services for applicants and maintain accurate records of all fingerprinting activities in accordance with department procedures.
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Data Entry and Report Handling: Enter, modify, and process police reports, citations, accidents, and supplements into the records management system with high accuracy while maintaining organized paper and electronic files.
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Audio Redaction: Review and redact audio recordings to ensure compliance with privacy laws and regulations, protecting sensitive information while fulfilling public records requests.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, including or supplemented by coursework in typing and secretarial subjects and some clerical and typing experience, preferably in police work.
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience working for a police department and/or with police records.
Conditions of Employment
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.
