Police Records Specialist I/II

Police Records Specialist I:

$58,162.11

• $70,266.

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Annually Police Records Specialist II :

$63,994.16

• $77,314.

25 Annually Do you have experience maintaining accurate and confidential records? Are you passionate about working in a law enforcement environment to support police officers and professional staff? Are you someone who is dedicated towards public service and wants to help keep operations running smoothly in our Police Records Bureau? Then

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to join a hardworking team that strives to make our community and organization a better place!

Driving Principles:

The Napa Police Department is unified in Safety, Support, and Service. Safety of the Community Support the Future Service Over Self The City of Napa is seeking applicants for a Police Records Specialist I/II in Napa Police Department. The Records Division is led by our Police Records Bureau Administrator who oversees a hardworking team of one (1) full-time Police Records Supervisor, five (5) full-time Police Records Specialists I/II, and part-time staff members. This current opening is to fill one (1) vacancy for a full-time Police Records Specialist I/II. Click here to learn more about the Napa Police Department . As a Police Records Specialist I/II, you will thrive in a fast-paced work environment and play a key role to ensure law enforcement records are properly maintained in accordance to laws, regulations, statute, and policies. We are seeking an individual who is interested in joining our team to provide efficient service to the various clients who come to the Police Records Bureau for assistance. Information is vital to any organization and the Police Records Bureau is an integral part of the Napa Police Department. The Police Records Bureau is responsible for maintaining reports, citations and other crucial documents generated in the field, as well as reviewing and redacting sensitive, confidential, and graphic content. The Police Records Bureau works closely with parties such as the District Attorney's Office, courts, fellow law enforcement agencies, and members of the public who are seeking such information. We are looking for a team player with strong communication and collaboration skills who has a proven track record of handling sensitive and confidential records. The ideal candidate is an individual who is proactive, collaborative, committed to high-quality work, and dedicated towards public service . Applicants with prior experience in handling law enforcement records in a city, county, or state agency are encouraged to apply!

• Candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph, prior to appointment.
• Ideal candidates for the position of Police Records Specialist I/II will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies: Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results. Attention to Detail
• Follows procedures, ensures high-quality output, and takes action. Decision Making
• Identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with available facts and constraints and optimizes probable consequences.

Managing Conflict

• Helping others deal effectively to minimize damage to the relationships and promote shared goals; using appropriate interpersonal methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people and facilitate agreement. Managing Work
• Effectively manages time and leverages resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently through prioritization, preparation, and focus. Customer Focus
• Committed to public service to provide an experience that satisfies both internal and external customers. Critical Analysis
• Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Emotional Intelligence
• Establishing and sustaining trusting relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; leveraging insights to effectively manage own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results.

Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed. This position may be appointed at the I or II level depending upon qualifications and experience. For the II level, at least one year of experience as a Police Records Specialist I (or equivalent) and possession of a P.O.S.T. Basic Records Certificate is required. Experience in a law enforcement agency including experience with a law enforcement records management system and/or CLETS is highly desirable. For a full, detailed job description of Police Records Specialist I , please click here. For a full, detailed job description of Police Records Specialist II , please click here. A career with the Napa Police Department offers many rewards including competitive salaries, excellent benefits, opportunities to make a significant positive impact on the community, and a wide variety of work assignments. In addition to the competitive salary listed above, the City of Napa offers an attractive benefits package including:

BENEFITS PACKAGE

Vacation Leave

• New employees can accrue up to 104 vacation hours annually. Paid Holidays
• 15 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave
• Employees can accrue up to 96 hours annually. Dental and Medical Insurance Plans
• The City provides significant contributions to dental and medical plans. Retirement
• The City participates in the CalPERS retirement pension system. Deferred Compensation Program
• Employees are eligible to enroll in a 457 Plan and the City contributes $83.33 per month to a 457 plan. Life Insurance and AD&D
• $50,000 of coverage paid for by the City. Tuition Reimbursement
• $2,000 per year.

This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) full-time Police Records Specialist I/II vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

MISSION STATEMENT

for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES

for the City of Napa Integrity

• Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride. Service
• Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions. Inclusion
• Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity. Collaboration
• Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

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NOTE:

CITY OF NAPA EMPLOYEES SHOULD USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS

• SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.

Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. Candidates who have participated in a testing process for a recruitment are not eligible to re-take the same test within six (6) months. What happens next? We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology. Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department. Language Equity If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso. Reasonable Accommodations The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.