The City of Americus is a local municipal government that serves a population of 17,041, with 150 full time and 12 part time employees. We are an innovative, clean, and safe city where our citizens enjoy a good quality of life. We are committed to creating an outstanding level of opportunities for our diverse population, and to also provide quality governmental services, cultivate economic development, and promote quality jobs and successful businesses.

The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Records Clerk.  The beginning salary is $ 23,221 annually ($11.16 hourly).

Responsibilities of this position are to maintain incident and accident case files pertaining to the Americus Police Department in a secure location and provide the media and public with pertinent information regarding such cases; to copy, separate and/or distribute department reports, records and documents as appropriate; to include case records for probation/parole officers, criminal case records for the District Attorney’s office, incident reports, animal control reports, etc; when applicable, redacts personal information on records prior to distribution (i.e. the names of juveniles); maintains logs of records possession such as café files and citation books signed out by officers, prepares court dockets, and records court dispositions/ sentences and serves as backup in the absence of the Municipal Court Clerk and Dispatcher as necessary, amongst other duties as assigned.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by three months experience in records keeping, customer service or closely related experience. Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. A thorough background check will be required. Proof of requirements must be provided at time of applying. 

How to Apply: Please submit an application. The position is open until filled.  Resumes will not be accepted without an application.  You may obtain a copy of the full job description, and submit an Official Application for Employment by visiting the City of Americus website at www.americusga.gov or the Human Resources Department located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709 (3rd Floor, Suite 301), or by phone at 229-924-4411 ext. 250.

EEOC: The City of Americus is an equal employment opportunity provider, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Americus will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.