JOB DESCRIPTION

CITY OF CAMDENTON, MISSOURI

POSITION TITLE: Clerk Typist

DEPARTMENT: Police

REPORTS TO: Desk Sergeant

DEFINITION: Under the supervision of the desk sergeant the clerk typist performs a variety of clerical duties. Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Answer the telephone and maintain phone log, assist public with required information when possible or forward call to appropriate person
  2. operate police radio by disseminating and receiving information to and from field officers as required
  3. process case reports, case log cards, photo card file and fingerprint cards, complete distribution of report form and clearance for each case when pertinent
  4. assist with initial requirements for criminal charges; type reference cards for municipal court, check for prior convictions, type complaints, etc
  5. assist desk sergeant in miscellaneous other office requirements such as probation list and warrant file from Camdenton municipal court; complete follow up tasks from each court date, monitor file on wanted persons and open case reports
  6. file case reports, supplemental reports and other items as needed
  7. take reports from walk-in persons as requested
  8. other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: In order to hold the clerk typist position an employee must:

  1. possess experience in modem office practices including computer skills
  2. be able to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
  3. be able to work under standard operating procedures and abide by policies stated in or granted by the municipal code
  4. be able to work cooperatively and effectively with supervisors and other employees
  5. have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in the area of law enforcement would be an asset but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job the employee will:

  • frequently required to sit and talk or hear
  • use hands to operate, lift, grasp, carry, push or pull 25 pounds
  • specific vision ability required to include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
  • ability to operate a keyboard and view computer screens for an extended period of time
  • sight, hearing, speech, frequent lateral mobility
  • lifting items above head
  • climbing steps
  • stooping and bending
  • squatting, sorting, kneeling and reaching to ground level and overhead as required for such tasks as retrieving files
  • be able to hold and grip objects
  • mentally analyze a situation
  • solve problems
  • make decisions under pressure in area of responsibility
  • may work a varied schedule including some evenings and weekends
  • maybe subject to emergency call back on off duty hours
  • may be subject to pre-employment physical and drug testing
  • subject to monthly random drug and alcohol testing
  • may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, dust and/or pollen
  • primarily work indoors with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment
  • occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and the risk of electrical shock

INITIAL MERIT LEVEL: Hourly employee

The clerk typist is appointed, employed and compensated at the discretion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.

Updated 7/04