Police Records Clerk - Middlesex Borough

Police Records Clerk – Middlesex Borough

Police Department is seeking a full‑time Records Clerk. The position requires supervision and direction to perform varied clerical work of moderate complexity involving the processing and maintenance of police records, reports, discovery, and related duties.

• Maintain and organize general office files and other incidental office records.
• File confidential police records pertaining to criminal matters.
• Provide information to the general public and reply to routine correspondence with other police departments, law enforcement agencies, and legal representatives.
• Compile and disburse legal discovery and digital media for Municipal and Superior Court prosecution.
• Maintain Police Department records in accordance with the NJ Division of Archives & Records Management Guidelines, including classifying, indexing, and cross‑referencing records and files.
• Aid in the expungement of records.
• Receive and complete Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests, coordinating with other departments as necessary.
• Utilize various electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems, such as body‑worn camera software, electronic redaction programs, and surveillance recordings.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Excellent command of the English language.
• Basic math skills.
• Excellent keyboarding skills.
• Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn electronic recordation, redaction, and various computer programs used for records retention.
• Accurate filing and retrieval skills regarding reports and documents.
• Ability to communicate with the public and other employees courteously and professionally.
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in clerical or data entry.
• Must be 18 years or older, a citizen of the United States, and possess a high school or vocational diploma, or an approved high school equivalency certificate.

Salary: $40,000.00 to $60,000.00 annually.

Please submit a resume, letter of interest and three references to Toni Kisly, Borough of Middlesex, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, NJ 08846 or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

The Borough of Middlesex reserves the right to interview applicants as received and the position may be filled while this advertisement is still active.

Middlesex Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.