Police Records Clerk - SR

Job Title

Hawai'i Police Department - Records & Identification Division

Performs a variety of clerical work in checking and processing police records and reports for conformance with departmental and legal requirements; processes and maintains logs of warrants, subpoenas and other legal papers; registers and processes transfer of firearms; and performs other related duties as required.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to:

• Graduation from high school, and
• Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which
• One (1) year shall have involved the filing and maintenance of police records (for example: traffic accident reports, criminal complaints, fingerprinting cards, criminal abstracts, firearm permitting and registration), and
• Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearm or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Substitution of education for required clerical experience: an Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university may be substituted for lack of the required clerical experience on a year for year basis (examples: 30 college credits can be substituted for one (1) year of the required clerical experience, an Associates degree can be substituted for two (2) years of the required clerical experience, and a baccalaureate degree or higher can be substituted for four (4) years of the required clerical experience).

Note:

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official credential evaluation report to determine U.S. equivalency. Examination:
All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.

It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.

Note:

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process. Knowledge of: police records' filing methods and systems;

general office practices and procedures; arithmetic computations; grammar, spelling, and word usage; purposes and uses of standard office machines and equipment. Ability to: keep accurate records and maintain files; prepare reports; understand and interpret federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies; follow oral and written instructions; type rapidly and accurately; compare names and numbers accurately; deal tactfully with the public;

work harmoniously with others.

Physical Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping:
Light Benefits of County Employment:
The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements:
  Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
• Vacation:
  Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon…