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Police Clerk
The Police Department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Police Clerk to support daily operations and provide excellent service to both department personnel and the public.
In this role, the Police Clerk will prepare, review, route, file, and distribute law enforcement and public safety reports and records in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act and Open Records requirements. This position also provides administrative and clerical support to multiple divisions within the Police Department.
The Police Clerk serves as a key point of contact for the public by greeting visitors, answering questions, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. This position also works closely with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), assisting with case preparation and records management to support investigative efforts.
This role is an important part of the Police Department team, helping ensure that records are handled accurately and efficiently while supporting the department’s commitment to professional and responsive public service. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.
This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. The City verifies all information prior to extending an offer of employment. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.
THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications
High school or equivalent. Over 1 year of related experience
Special Requirements
Please fill out the "Police Officer" application.
Miscellaneous Information
Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Please fill out the "Police Officer" application. Completed applications may be emailed to humanresources@portlandtx.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application. EOE
In this role, the Police Clerk will prepare, review, route, file, and distribute law enforcement and public safety reports and records in accordance with the Texas Public Information Act and Open Records requirements. This position also provides administrative and clerical support to multiple divisions within the Police Department.
The Police Clerk serves as a key point of contact for the public by greeting visitors, answering questions, and directing inquiries to the appropriate personnel. This position also works closely with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID), assisting with case preparation and records management to support investigative efforts.
This role is an important part of the Police Department team, helping ensure that records are handled accurately and efficiently while supporting the department’s commitment to professional and responsive public service. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.
This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. The City verifies all information prior to extending an offer of employment. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.
THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Qualifications
High school or equivalent. Over 1 year of related experience
Special Requirements
Please fill out the "Police Officer" application.
Miscellaneous Information
Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Please fill out the "Police Officer" application. Completed applications may be emailed to humanresources@portlandtx.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application. EOE
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