Clerk III - Police Records

Description

This position is open to TPOAM union career employees only until February 21, 2026.

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• Assume service counter responsibilities including, but not limited to, issuing permits, registrations, and licenses; fingerprinting residents and business employees for application requirements (non-criminal related)
• Receive payments from the public for documents; maintain and balance cash register and make deposits to Treasurer’s Office
• Operate cash register, adding machine, computer, duplicating and other office equipment
• Process applications for handgun permits, issue pet licenses, and requests for reports
• Provide general information for the Police Department both on the phone and in-person
• Perform criminal record checks for other agencies and citizens for employment
• Data entry in the Department database
• Other duties as assigned including imaging reports and answering phones

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time office experience performing a variety of duties
• Classes or experience in basic bookkeeping helpful
• Must have knowledge of database concepts and operations, and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Access
• Must possess the ability to perform in a high visibility, multi-task environment in an accurate and timely manner
• Problem-solving and organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure
• Must possess a proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills
• Must successfully complete the skills battery which includes filing, typing, data entry, math and proofreading
• Candidates will be subject to a background investigation

The selection process will include the completion of a City of Southfield application, a review of the applicant's qualifications, driving record and criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Selected candidates will be subject to a level 3 background investigation. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step.

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Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified by email to attend the oral board interview. Applicants must maintain all minimum requirements and certifications while waiting for consideration for employment. Names of the successful candidates will remain eligible for consideration for nine months from placement on the eligibility list.

We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!

• Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
• Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus
• Blended Pension Plan Employees
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  Defined Benefit SERS – 1.5% Multiplier for all years of service; 3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement; 10 Years Vesting; 5% Employee Contribution
• Defined Contribution 401a Mission Square
  : 3% 401a City Contribution; 3% 401a Employee Contribution (minimum); 5 Year Vesting Schedule; https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Retirement Health Savings
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  Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month; 5 years of service: 50% vested; 6 years: 75% vested; 7 years: 100% vested;
  Participation begins first day of employment and ends on separation
• Life Insurance Met Life
  :
  The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule: AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and…