SUMMARY OF POSITION INFORMATION & TYPICAL DUTIES
This position is responsible to support the City of Merriam’s mission in helping to support police department personnel and lending assistance to the public by providing a variety services of using the highest level of ethical standards, compassion, and integrity.
- Prepares, processes, and maintains police records and routes accordingly
- Assists police officers with booking prisoners
- Acts as Municipal Court bailiff
- Provides general information to the Public, upon request
- Communicates information to on-duty patrol supervisor and dispatcher to relay information
- Assists Police Records Clerk(s) by performing clerical duties and assisting with special projects, as needed
- May participate in ‘ride alongs’ with patrol officers
- May participate in training activities at the police academy
- Works on special projects for the department, as needed
- Helps to maintain department equipment, supplies, and facilities
- Attends department training
- Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary
- Assist with fingerprinting activities
- Assist on cross-functional projects in any city department, as needed
- Promote city values at all times
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record;
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent;
- Must submit to fingerprinting
- Must have an acceptable background.
QUESTIONS?
For further information, contact Captain Jeremiah Waters at 913-322-5567 or jwaters@merriam.org.
Merriam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Merriam believes there is strength in diversity, where in our vibrant community, every voice matters. Though small in size, we are big at heart.
We welcome employees from every background. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace like the community we serve. We embrace teamwork, and empower every employee to grow and shine. We cultivate our strengths to build a community where we are all proud to belong. That’s what makes Merriam Just Right.
If you share our values and enthusiasm for building an inclusive workplace – please apply.
Applicants for public safety positions may be subject to the following: polygraphs, background investigations, reference checks, and psychological exams. Where inquiries into credit worthiness are conducted, the applicant will receive a copy of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.