Police Records Clerk (Grade 9)

Nature of Work

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE'S POLICE DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville's Police department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our

Police Records Clerk position(s).

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

Come join our growing Police Team! Apply today!

About Our Department

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is located near the City's downtown business and historic districts. Huntsville has 3 Police Precincts, approximately 500 sworn officers, 200 civilian personnel and patrols an area of around 220 square miles. HPD is a "Professional Law Enforcement Organization" utilizing modern technology, state of the art equipment and comprehensive training techniques. The Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency through the "Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement" (CALEA).

Police Records Clerk Position Overview

This is clerical work providing a variety of specialized office tasks in the Records Division of the Police Department. Work involves responsibility of specialized, defined duties, involving the application of standard procedures, to a variety of details requiring some independent analysis. Work also involves judgment in the selection and interpretation of data. Images, uploads, and downloads all police related reports routinely submitted to Police Records and other documents.

Qualifications And Necessary Special Requirements

High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency and experience in performing varied office support services.

Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm

NCIC/ACJIS Certification

Must successfully complete a pre-employment polygraph.

Must submit to fingerprinting.

Required Qualifications

All applicants will be required to attend a mandatory position overview/orientation which includes a typing test conducted by police records personnel at the Public Safety Complex - 815 Wheeler Ave. NW Huntsville, AL 35801. Applicants eligible to participate - those who meet the minimum requirements listed above, may self-schedule an appointment for the mandatory orientation and typing test immediately after submitting an application using the instructions below. The deadline to self-schedule for the orientation/typing test is Wednesday, 4/2/25, at 6:00 pm. After the orientation, those who wish to continue in the process will be required to take a typing test proctored by police records personnel. Please allow 1 hour for the orientation and typing test.

INSTRUCTIONS TO SELF SCHEDULE

• Log into Governmentjobs.com click the "Your Account" or "Sign In" link
• Log in as a Career Seeker
• Click on your username in the upper right-hand corner
• Click the "Application Status" link
• Click the "Schedule Exam" link
• Select the desired available exam date/time and location
• Click "Submit"
  
  

Applicants who self-schedule for the mandatory orientation/exam will receive an email with additional information prior to their appointment date/time. Additionally, applicants must present a valid driver's license at the time of their appointment. Applicants who arrive late, fail to attend, or fail to make other arrangements, will be automatically eliminated from the hiring process. Applicants who successfully pass the typing test with at least 30 wpm will be eligible for an oral interview and must also pass an extensive background investigation which includes a supplemental application, polygraph, fingerprinting background, and pre-employment physical and drug-screening test.

For More Information Regarding the Police Records Clerk Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/78030

Minimum Education, Training And Experience

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request