Police Records Specialist

Description

Application Deadline: Open until filled

NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of “Continuous.” If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.

The Charlottesville Police Department is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Police Records Specialist who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $18.85 – $23.31 an hour. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This is a 24-hour operation which requires shift work and scheduling flexibility. As a Police Records Specialist, you will be responsible for handling skilled clerical tasks such as data entry, processing and records filing. The incumbent will act as the go-to person for police references, answering phone and in-person inquiries, handling non-emergency radio messages, and performs other related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

The sworn personnel rely on Police Records Specialist’s to provide accurate records and information that will help them achieve the police department’s objectives, which include Prevention of Crime, Deterrence of Crime, Apprehension of Offenders, Recovery and Return of Property, Maintenance of Order.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED;
• Must obtain and maintain state certification for VCIN and NCIC;
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, which includes day, evening, and/or overnight shifts; or days off, including the ability to work extra shifts as needed;
• Willingness to accept periodic changes in work schedule.

Special Requirements:

• Have not been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor or be a user of any controlled substances,
• Pass an extensive criminal history background check,
• Comply with Selective Service registration requirements (pursuant to Section 2.2-2804, Code of Virginia.),
• Pass pre-employment drug testing, and be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the policies of the City of Charlottesville.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some prior relevant work experience preferred. On-the-job training will be provided;
• College degree is preferred;
• Fluency in languages other than English is preferred.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.