Police Records Clerk

The City of Pearland, TX Police Department is hiring a full-time Police Records Clerk to support day-to-day records operations. The role focuses on accurate record entry, retrieval, validation, and customer-facing records requests to support department functions and prosecution needs.

• Enter, code, update, and retrieve offense and accident report information in multiple computer systems.

• Search and retrieve information from files, computer records, and documents in response to requests.

• Release information and documents in compliance with the Public Information Act and applicable laws and procedures.

• Sort, review, and screen police reports for completeness before forwarding to the district attorney, defendants, victims, and other agencies.

• Maintain logs and records controls to track case files; process offense/accident requests and collect deposit fees.

• Prepare TCIC/NCIC validations and maintain accurate accounts of reports.

• Answer incoming non-emergency and records-division phone calls and respond to information requests about records and department policies.

• Prepare prosecution packets as appropriate and perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 1 to 3 months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to pass a criminal history check and polygraph testing.

• Valid Texas driver’s license.

• NCIC/TCIC certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Preferred: knowledge of law enforcement functions; municipal government and ordinances; Texas Penal Code and records-related laws and regulations.

• Preferred: Microsoft Office and Outlook skills; scanning, filing, organization; ability to run multiple software applications.

• Preferred: customer service skills (including assisting citizens with Crywolf permit accounts) and bilingual English/Spanish.

• Preferred certifications: State of Texas Notary; CPR.

• Full-time position.

• Schedule includes weekdays and may include evenings, nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency work.

• Typical hours listed: Monday to Friday (8:00am–5:00pm or 7:00am–5:00pm).

• Pay range: $17.96–$21.07 per hour (based on qualifications).

• Benefits include city-paid dental premiums, long-term disability protection, and life insurance; majority of medical premium paid for employees and dependents.

• Retirement through TMRS with 2:1 employer match.

• Additional benefits: recreation fitness center access, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays plus 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program.