Are you highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about providing exceptional public service? The City of Keene’s Police Department is seeking a dedicated Police Records Specialist to join our team. This vital position serves as the backbone of our Police Department's administrative and records operations, ensuring that critical information is accurate, secure, and accessible while supporting law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and the public.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy balancing multiple priorities, and take pride in making a difference behind the scenes, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Do
As a Police Records Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting public safety operations through a wide variety of administrative, records management, and court-related responsibilities, including:
- Providing professional and courteous customer service to residents, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Managing police records, reports, citations, accident reports, violations, and case files.
- Preparing and processing documents and evidence packages for prosecutors, courts, and attorneys.
- Coordinating court-related activities, including subpoenas, officer notifications, hearing schedules, and trial preparation.
- Processing public records requests and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
- Maintaining records retention schedules and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of department files.
- Entering, reviewing, and updating data within department computer systems.
- Receiving and documenting payments, maintaining financial records, and assisting with deposits and receivables.
- Preparing regular reports and statistical information for departmental use.
- Issuing permits and providing guidance regarding department services and city operations.
- Supporting departmental accreditation efforts and compliance standards.
- Assisting with office operations, supplies management, and administrative coverage as needed.
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus 3 years of office experience and/or training. The ideal candidate will be able to work successfully independently, with the public, with courts, and with state and other law enforcement agencies. Strong confidentiality, organizational, and prioritization skills are essential for success in this role.
Pay and Benefits:
This full-time position offers a pay rate range of $22.57- $28.13 per hour.
Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance? YOU WON’T HERE! The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance, low-cost dental insurance and other benefits such as life, disability, defined benefit retirement, paid time off including vacation days, personal days and sick days and more. Municipal employees may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Ready to apply?
Apply now by visiting https://keenenh.gov/jobs. Confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and received will be sent via email. This position will be open until it is filled, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Job Description: Police Records Specialist
The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.