Public Safety Lead Records Specialist

Public Safety Lead Records Specialist

The City of Irvine seeks a passionate and motivated individual to join the Irvine Police Department's Records Division as a Public Safety Lead Records Specialist. At the City of Irvine, we strive to make a difference within a progressive, forward-thinking organization in an environment that embraces diversity, creativity, and respect. The Records Bureau is open 7 days per week and shifts operate from 6:00 a.m. 12:00 a.m. This position requires shift work including hours during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Your Impact

• Provides leadership and guidance to records personnel to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; explains work procedures and methods; performs or assists with the most complex, difficult, or sensitive duties
• Observes and strictly enforces security regulations and procedures pertaining to the processing, maintenance and release of highly confidential records and reports.
• Coordinates the documentation for court cases and prepares statistical data.
• Daily interactions with the community, police personnel, and City staff to provide accurate information.
• Operates a variety of databases including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), OnBase, Motorola, ELETE.
• Coordinates, administers and monitors mandated Proficiency Testing for all certification levels in NexTest. Ensures all required CLETS forms are maintained and up-to-date for all unescorted access.
• Find additional information in the Lead Records Specialist job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, secretarial science, computer science or a related field.
• Two years of clerical or secretarial experience including public safety records management.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

Best Fit

• Experience managing and training staff in a Public Safety environment.
• Detail oriented, strong organization skills, and a team player.
• Experience working with records databases. Preferable experience in a Public Safety field.
• Effective communicator and ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to provide creative recommendations or solutions to issues.
• Excellent ability to memorize codes and regulations pertinent to the role.
• Flexible, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of: legal documents, police and driving records, credit profiles, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operations, prior employment records, and performance reviews. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.

The selection process will include an examination, oral interview(s) and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.