Job Description

Position Summary: This customer service position requires processing and auditing a variety of records including stolen autos, missing persons, fraud, and forgery and protection orders. Provides audit, entry, indexing, storage, maintenance, retrieval and dissemination of Police Department records in accordance with federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; collects monies for the sale of police reports and photographic fees when applicable. Trained in the areas of Local, Mules and NCIC terminal information, including records retrieval and microfilming. Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with one year experience of related duties is preferred. Selected applicants will be asked to take a typing test (35 wpm). Within the first six (6) months of hiring, candidate must pass a written examination on the Missouri Sunshine Laws, complete NIMS training, and be MULES certified. Position requires ability to maintain multiple computer systems at one time. Must be able to work rapidly, accurately and process cash record sales according to procedure. Requires ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and demonstrate initiative within established guidelines. Requires a background check, drug test, polygraph test, oral board interview, and psychological examination.

Physical Demands: Occasionally required to use a maximum of 25 lbs. of force to move or lift objects. Requires hand dexterity for office machine operation, stooping and bending to files and supply shelves. Frequent standing or sitting for extended periods of time.

Typical Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

You must be available to work ANY shift. Must be available for shift work and weekend work. Days off rotate every 28 days. Hours of work: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. / 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. / 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Additional Requirements: Requires a valid driver’s license, drug testing and a comprehensive background check, including a polygraph and psychological.

IBEW Maintenance & Clerical Bargaining Unit position. Open until filled.

You must also print out the additional APPLICANT PERSONAL HISTORY INFORMATION PACKET by selecting the link, and return the completed packet to the Independence Police Department by the closing date or emailing it to ipdjobs@indepmo.org. PersonalHistoryPacketrev20240101.pdf (indepmo.org)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to humanresources-coi@indepmo.org.

Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.