A Police Records Specialist I performs specialized clerical and public contact work involving the maintenance, compilation, and dissemination of complex police records through a structured on-the-job training program. Employees in this class learn to perform the full scope of duties required of the Police Records Section within the Police Department. These duties include: filing, retrieving, and distributing police reports and related confidential information; answering phone inquiries which typically involve locating records or explaining procedures to the general public or providing information to other law enforcement agencies; handling a public counter which involves processing bondouts, handling fees for other services provided, and allowing citizens to review reports; processing letters of clearance, public record requests, and all booking slips from Mesa's holding facility; and entering data from Police Officers and other agencies into an automated police records system. A Police Records Specialist I also learns how to run criminal history and other records checks on a computer terminal and utilize the various criminal justice information systems in order to query and update databases regarding crimes, warrants, and arrests. This class performs related duties as required. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum Qualification(s) Required . Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to good (1-3 years) office clerical experience. A typing speed of 35 net words per minute.
Special Requirement(s) . Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Must successfully pass Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) from the Department of Public Safety within one year of employment.
Substance Abuse Testing . Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. Preferred/Desirable Qualification(s) . Graduation from high school or GED preferred. Supplemental coursework in typing, computer software, office equipment, and office procedures is highly desirable.
Link to Job Description:
apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3327.pdf
City of Mesa, AZ - 10 months ago
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