Police Records Specialist

Police Records Specialist

The City of Richmond may be right for you if you are a professional in the field of clerical and record keeping work, a self-starter who excels at working with others to provide excellent customer service, and working with a dynamic team. We are seeking qualified, well-organized, and team-oriented candidates to apply for the position of Police Records Specialist.

Police Records Specialist performs a wide variety of general and specialized clerical and technical duties in support of the Richmond Police Department's Records and Special Services Division, and other law enforcement agencies in West Contra Costa County as assigned through specialized computer operations, including initiating, processing, and maintaining documents, correspondence, and statistics; assists in processing prisoners, including the pat or strip search of prisoners and safekeeping of prisoners' property; provides information and services to the public and other law enforcement agencies; and performs related work as required.

Annual salary for this classification is as high as $81,158.16 at the top of the range with approved cost of living increase of 5% on July 1, 2027. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, four weeks of paid parental leave, and more! All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.

Positions under this class work under general supervision and, within established procedures, are expected to perform a variety of typing, data entry, retrieval and general enforcement support duties. Incumbents have a high volume of contact with the public and other law enforcement agencies both over the telephone and in person. These contacts entail answering a variety of procedural questions and providing information from established Department records. Police Records Specialists are also required to work shifts, including holidays and weekends. Police Records Specialists may be called upon to assist in booking, searching prisoners, and providing temporary care and oversight of juveniles.

The ideal candidate shows their ability to work with a diverse community, be detail-oriented, and maintain a positive attitude when navigating a wide variety of challenges. Desirable characteristics: self-motivated, willing to take on new challenges, possesses strong analytical skills, and thrives in a team environment.

Required Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED equivalent, Two (2) years of full-time clerical experience, Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Required Licenses or Certifications: None. Additional Requirements: Must pass a polygraph and an extensive background examination. As a condition of employment, psychological, medical, and drug testing are also required. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: The City's policy is that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021, must be fully vaccinated, including the booster, for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of complete vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence.

Knowledge of: Filing methods and procedures, Principles and procedures of recordkeeping, Proper use of spelling, grammar, and punctuation, Modern office practices and equipment, including computers and applicable software. Skill in: Organization. Ability to: Learn the organization, procedures, and operation details of the City, the Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies, Learn to perform a full range of specialized police and public safety technical tasks under minimal supervision, Learn to correctly interpret and apply the laws, codes, policies, and procedures related to the processing of law enforcement documents and information, Learn the operation and application of specialized law enforcement automated information and records management systems, Maintain complete and accurate records and reports, Type at the minimum rate of 45 net words per minute, Follow oral and written directions, Establish and maintain effective working relationships, Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, Work courteously with the public, other law enforcement agencies, and departmental staff.

To Apply: Interested individuals must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. PST on the final filing date. Incomplete applications or those lacking in sufficiently detailed information will be rejected. Resumes or prior applications will not be accepted in lieu of a thoroughly completed application. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email. Each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.