Police Clerk Matron

Salary: $24.94 - $35.54 Hourly
Location : Tinley Park, IL
Job Type: Full-Time (40 Hours)
Job Number: 3
Department: Police Department
Division: Records Division
Opening Date: 05/05/2025
Closing Date: 6/4/2025 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Residency Requirement All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.

Opportunity at a Glance

The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor in southwest suburban Chicago. As the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago boasting a residential population of 56,000 residents and nearly 1,000 businesses, this exceptional community possesses everything from a fun and lively Downtown district to flourishing residential neighborhoods to thriving corporate, commercial and entertainment centers, all tied together under Tinley Park's Life Amplified brand.

The Village of Tinley Park seeks responsible, qualified applicants to fill the position of Police Clerk Matron (Day Shift) supporting the operations of the Records Division within the Tinley Park Police Department. The Tinley Park Police Department has more than 150 employees split into four Police Operational Divisions: Administration, Patrol, Investigations, and Special Programs. The police department also is responsible for Crime Prevention, the Crime Free Rental Housing Program, National Night Out, the Citizen's Police Academy and the Radar Loan Program.

Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include entering and compiling data of criminal incidents, copying documents, updating various documents and schedules, answering telephones and routing calls, greeting visitors, composing basic correspondence, filing reports, and entering data into the computer system; performing routine record and file maintenance, retention, storage, and destruction in accordance with State law; and accepting and documenting bonds, parking fines, and other basic financial transactions.

This position also assists Police Officers and the public by searching files, reports, and other records and providing information in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. When appropriate, act as a matron to ensure the security of female prisoners, which may include conducting pat downs and full-body searches and may occasionally monitor prisoners in police custody, alarms, and other security cameras.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

A high school diploma is required, an Associate's degree is preferred. A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years records management, customer service, data processing or law enforcement experience is also required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required. Law Enforcement Agencies Data Systems (LEADS) with less than full access certified or must successfully complete within six months of hire.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to multi-task, familiar with police records operations and/or recording keeping protocols, and dedicated to the needs of the Records Division. They must be able to take appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines, demonstrate excellent customer service, communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Must maintain a professional attitude and physical appearance appropriate for daily public contact. They will be able to deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of people in difficult maintain the highest level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive matters.

Additional Information

IMMEDIATE VACANCY FOR DAY SHIFT SCHEDULED TO WORK FROM 8:00AM TO 4:30PM. Must be available for various shifts day, afternoon, midnight, weekends, and holidays to support the 24/7 operations of the police department.
The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided.
01

Do you have a minimum of one to three years records management, customer service, data processing or law enforcement experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you available to work holidays, as assigned. (ie Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, etc)

• Yes
• No

03

This position requires you to perform matron duties. Do you have experience performing matron duties? Are you willing to perform these duties, as needed?
04

I am applying for a day shift position generally scheduled from 8:00AM TO 4:30PM. I understand that shift assignment is subject to change based on operational needs and I must be available for various shifts day, afternoon, midnight, weekends, and holidays to support the 24/7 operations of the police department.

• Yes
• No

05

Why do you want to work for the Tinley Park Police Department's Records Division?
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