Records Clerk

***A Berrien County application form must be submitted directly to our Personnel office in order to be considered for employment.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs tasks related to the creation and maintenance of an accurate records

information retention system and related clerical duties and public services.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Receives compiles and processes information; updates records and files such as police reports, criminal

files and gun registrations.

2. Accurately prepares required records and reports.

3. Assists the public in person or by telephone; provides information on appropriate departmental

regulation, policies and procedures.

4. Performs LEIN Queries.

5. Performs firearm inspections for registration purposes.

6. Fingerprints the public for various required applications.

7. Collects fees for services provided.

8. Assists public in completing appropriate requested forms.

9. Performs related clerical tasks such as such as typing letters, police reports, envelopes and bonds,

document filing, microfilm stuffing, checking computer printouts, data entry and processing of

department paperwork.

10. Operates a variety of office equipment such as typewriter, network computer including word processing,

video mugshot, LEIN interface, gun registration, mainframe, and e-mail software, micro processing

transcriber, printer, duplicating, facsimile and microfilm reader/printer and stuffing machines in the

performance of job duties.

11. Receives and processes department mail.

12. Able to train new employees in all aspects of position

13. Completes special projects or assignments as requested by Captain of Support Services. Maintains

confidentiality of information, reports and files in department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: Two years of general clerical and record keeping experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Must pass a security background check.

 A minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute is required.

 Must be able to achieve and maintain LEIN certification.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this

job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

**TYPING REQUIREMENT:

Must have a typing speed of 50 words per minute net. If you have not taken a typing test with Berrien County, please contact Personnel by phone or email to schedule one. We are unable to process and forward your application until you have taken and successfully passed the typing test at the net speed required for the position.

email: wholt@berriencounty.org
Phone: (269) 982-8616

***A Berrien County application form must be submitted directly to our Personnel office in order to be considered for employment.

For online employment application submittal:

https://www.berriencounty.org/581/Employment

If you prefer not to apply online, you may download a Berrien County Job Application and send it to our Personnel Department via email, fax, mail or in person. A Berrien County job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment.

Submit by Email: wholt@berriencounty.org
Fax: (269) 983-5788
Address: Berrien County Administration Building, Personnel Department, 701 Main St., St. Joseph, MI 49085

https://www.berriencounty.org/DocumentCenter/View/695/Application-for-Employment-PDF?bidId=

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30,499.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Joseph, MI 49085: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person