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Proposed 1/ 7 / 76 POLICE CLERK DEFINITION Under general supervision , performs a variety of clerical and related duties in the Police Department ; does related work as required . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS This is responsible and varied clerical work requiring a background of experience or training in the practices , policies , procedures and activities of the Police Department . An incumbent is normally expected to solve most work problems independently and to refer to supervisory personnel only those matters which involve policy decisions , technical. questions and unusual public relations problems . Work is normally re- viewed periodically as an evaluation of continuing job performance or when specific errors are brought to the attention of supervisory personnel . An employee assigned to this classification is required to maintain confidential police records in accordance with State law and Department policies and procedures . EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Performs a variety of specialized clerical work ; acts as receptionist in the Police Department receiving and interviewing visitors , answering questions concerning department procedures , laws , ordinances and infor- mation ; cross- indexes and files police reports , cards and other docu- ments and correspondence alphabetically , numerically or by any other predetermined classification ; searches and locates file material ; issues and receives applications for licenses and permits and answers inquiries in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures ; answers telephone and gives general information in response to public inquiries ; receives , processes and may serve subpoenas and warrants of arrest within the Police Department in accordance with established policies and procedures ; prepares and records payrolls , statistical tabulations and data , form letters , memoranda , vouchers , police and other reports , requisitions and other material ; types forms , letters , invoices , vouchers , reports , memoranda , index cards , requisitions and other materials ; performs data processing input operations including keypunching , operates calculator , microfilm and duplicating machine , teletype terminal and similar police office equipment ; fipgerprints applicants for employment or for persons required by law to register with the Police Department in accordance with established policies and procedures ; receives and processes firearms registrations' , parking and traffic citation fees ; receives and prepares police reports as directed ; processes warrants including typing , logging , indexing and checking for completness and accuracy ; assists in processing , search- ing and transporting prisoners and juveniles as required ; acts as communication dispatcher as required . "EXHIBIT E "