Police Records Clerk

The Village of Lake Zurich, Illinois is located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. Lake Zurich is a full service community with many residential neighborhoods, restaurants and shopping opportunities, great schools and recreation making it an ideal community to live.

Position Title:

Records Clerk.

Location:

200 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL. Business hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Position Responsibilities
:
Performs intermediate-level administrative support work, including reviewing and approving reports, maintaining files, utilizing records software and databases, processing requests, fees and notifications, and completing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Records Supervisor.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and documents.
• Process traffic citations, ordinance violations, and crash and miscellaneous non-criminal reports.
• Prepare transmittals to the Lake County Circuit Clerk's Office for arrests and citations.
• Process subpoenas and requests for records from both public and private entities, including the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and the Village Prosecutor.
• Process administrative tow fees and lienholder notifications and serve as the Court Clerk for police matters in adjudication hearing proceedings.
• Oversee the status of citation fine collections.
• Manage division accreditation proofs.
• Provide direct customer service to the public at the service window or by telephone or email.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications
:
Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and two or more years of experience in an office environment. Previous government or police records experience is preferred. Applicant must obtain LEADS LTFA certification within 6 months of employment.

Successful candidates must be able to multitask and possess strong communication, organizational, administrative, and customer service skills. Selected candidate must also successfully complete a background check and post-offer employment physical examination including a drug screening.

Compensation and Benefits
:
The starting hourly rate is $25.24 per hour, approximately $52,500 annually. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave, and participation in the IMRF pension fund.

Selection Process
:
Candidates may submit a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, 70

E. Main Street, fax  or email to hr; or complete an employment application located on the Village of Lake Zurich website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Position is open until filled.

• Category:
  Full-Time
• Status:
  Open
• Salary: $25.24 per hour
• Posted:
  January 29, 2026
• Closing:
  Open Until Filled

Location:

200 Mohawk Trail – Lake Zurich, IL.