Borough of Runnemede, NJ Article V Police Clerk

[Adopted 12-3-2002 by Ord. No. 02-8 (Ch. 22A of the 1970 Code)]

§ 50-11 Position created.

There is hereby created the position of Police Clerk in and for the Police Department of the Borough of Runnemede, County of Camden, State of New Jersey.

§ 50-12 Performance/supervision.

The person or persons appointed to the position of Police Clerk pursuant to the provision of this article shall perform, under supervision of the Police Department, highly responsible and varied clerical work requiring a thorough knowledge of related functions in the Police Department.

§ 50-13 Qualifications.

Minimum qualifications for persons appointed to the position of Police Clerk pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be as follows:

A. The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language sufficient to perform the duties of this position;

B. One-year experience in clerical work;

C. A resident of the Borough of Runnemede; and

D. No prior criminal record.

§ 50-14 Tasks and duties.

The typical tasks and duties for the person appointed to the position of Police Clerk pursuant to the provisions of this article shall include the following:

A. Under the supervision of police, type and file confidential records of the Police Department;

B. Answer inquires from other enforcement agencies pertaining to a criminal file;

C. Organize assigned clerical work and develop effective work methods;

D. Compose replies to routine correspondence;

E. Look up needed information;

F. Refer errors and irregularities to superiors;

G. Operate various types of office machines and equipment;

H. Maintain, classify, index and cross reference records and files;

I. Perform related duties and responsibilities required by the office in charge of the records room.