Police Records Clerk jobs in Ventura, CA

Police Records Specialist I Salary- $45,712.16 - $55,563.25 Annually DOQ
Hourly: Step A: $21.9770 – Step B: $23.0757 – Step C: $24.2295 – Step D: $25.4409 – Step E: $26.7131
 
Police Records Specialist II Salary - $50,255.30 - $61,085.44 Annually DOQ
Hourly: Step A: $24.1612 – Step B: $25.3696 – Step C: $26.6378 – Step D: $27.9698 – Step E: $29.3680
 
Effective 7/6/2024
Police Records Specialist I Salary- $48,284.08 - $58,688.03 Annually DOQ
Hourly: Step A: $23.2135 – Step B: $24.3737 – Step C: $25.5923 – Step D: $26.8718 – Step E: $28.2154
 
Police Records Specialist II Salary - $53,082.43 - $64,521.81 Annually DOQ
Hourly: Step A: $25.5204 – Step B: $26.7962 – Step C: $28.1360 – Step D: $29.5430 – Step E: $31.0201

• Responds to, reviews, and processes requests for police records and public records, per Department procedures, the California Public Records Act, and laws and codes that regulate the release of information.
• Read, interpret, and perform complex classification and coding of police reports based on national and internal standards; enter, modify, and cancel data from police reports into an internal database with a high degree of accuracy; and retrieve, interpret, and disseminate information from various computer systems and sources.
• Process incoming police reports, arrest records, citations, and warrants; determine case status according to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Work effectively to provide quality service to the public, City staff, and other agencies in a manner that is responsive, timely, and courteous.
• Manage time efficiently to accomplish work assignments and work effectively on multiple tasks.
• Understand and carry out complex verbal and written directions with minimal supervision.
• Assume responsibility for performing assigned duties with a minimum of supervision.
• Be exposed to highly sensitive and graphic content to include written documentation, photos, videos, audio, and other evidence collected as part of investigative reports. 
• Provide excellent communication in written and/or oral form to internal and external customers.
• Answers phone inquiries from the public and other law enforcement and government agencies using a multi-line phone system; routes and refers calls; takes messages.
• Assists the public, other law enforcement, and government personnel at the service counters by performing records checks, collecting fees, and providing general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all information assimilated and utilized on the job.
• Consults legal and government resource materials as needed.
• Operates a computer and printer to type, enter, modify, and retrieve a wide variety of data and records.
• Performs duties related to police records, memos, form letters, complaints, police clearances, and declarations.
• Retrieves, enters or modifies records in the automated County, State, and Federal teletype databases, such as stolen vehicles, missing persons, or stolen property.
• Researches, retrieves, and prints information contained within the automated Records Management System (RMS) and the Computer Aided Dispatch system (CAD).
• Enters a variety of information such as personal identifiers, vehicle information, property descriptions, serial numbers, criminal offense codes, etc. from several different types of documents into the automated RMS.
• Performs complex automated quality control verification that all system-required information is entered into the RMS from police reports.
• Scans hard copy documents into automated RMS and routes for electronic distribution to the appropriate investigative unit.
• Performs other related work as required.

• April 23, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. – Application Deadline.  Applications must be submitted by this date to be considered for the position.   
• April 25, 2024 - Candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to an online assessment exam.  
• May 9, 2024 - Candidates will be notified by email of their status by this date. 
• Week of May 20, 2024 - Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled for this date. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• Department Selection Interviews will be scheduled promptly after the oral panel interviews have been completed. Qualifying candidates will be notified by email if they are invited to the panel interview process.
• June 21, 2024 – Candidates will be notified of the outcome of the interview by this date.

• SALARY: See the salary information posted above. 
• BENEFITS: Refer to the benefits tab on the job posting for specific information on City benefits.

The City of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2023/2024 Operating and Capital budget totals approximately $428.8 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.
 
To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2023-24 Adopted Budget.
 
CITY OF VENTURA

The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.  
 
Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching, and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov
 
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, and equality and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.
 
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!