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The City of Basehor is hiring for a Police Clerk. Basehor is a growing city in the southeast corner of Leavenworth County and is uniquely positioned with great accessibility to the Greater Kansas City Metro Area. Basehor is the 2^nd fastest growing city in Kansas with a population of 5,000 or more. Basehor’s population in the last certified census in 2020 is 6,896 residents and has increased in population by 48.9% in the last 10 years. Basehor is also the 3^rd safest city in Kansas.

POSITION SUMMARY 

The position of Police Clerk is under the supervision of the Chief of Police. This employee assists in many functions necessary to maintain and operate the police and municipal court records. This employee performs accounting and clerical tasks. Duties include answering the telephone and directing inquiries to the proper person, word processing, filing, and researching information. This position is required to maintain sensitive CJIS information. Compiling and entering data into the department computers and other duties of an occasionally complex nature and dealing with the public in a courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answers the telephone, provides information as requested, directs calls or messages to the appropriate person.
• Assists citizens with inquires and questions.
• Sorts and files correspondence. May be asked to compose correspondence.
• Prepares letters, memorandums, reports, bids and other forms, as directed by the Chief of Police.
• Maintain and process payments for department invoices.
• Maintains office files, including officer records – KS-CPOST, ID Cards, inventory, etc.
• Maintains connectivity for KCJIS, including processing and tracking KCJIS audits.
• Operates a two-way radio system with police department employees as needed.
• Operates various office equipment, including phones, fax machines, computers, copy machines, etc.
• Assists Court Administrator during monthly municipal court sessions.
• Research information as directed and is responsible for compiling required documents for external audits.
• Exhibits positive attitude and willingness to work cohesively with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the public
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Experience: A minimum of two years of basic office and accounting experience is required. Experience with TAC and LASSO maintenance is preferred. Experience with police report record maintenance systems preferred. Working knowledge of Kansas state reporting is also a plus. Employee is expected to attend training as assigned by Police Chief.

Education: High School Diploma/GED is required.

Technical Skills: This employee must be able to efficiently operate computers, printers, telephone systems, copiers and other office equipment. The ability to type with speed and accuracy, to interpret data, to follow department policies, and to read and interpret written instructions, reports, and other official documents is required. This employee should possess strong organizational, public relations, and oral and written communication skills. The ability and willingness to learn about municipal accounting procedures and principles, mathematics, computers, and word processing is required.