Senior Police Records Specialist - Promotional Only

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $28.06 - $34.10 Hourly DOQ

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Senior Police Records Specialist (Promotional Only). This position is critical in ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of police records while providing exceptional service to law enforcement personnel, public safety agencies, and the community. The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated excellent communication skills, with a strong customer service philosophy in helping others in person, via written communication, and over the phone.

What You'll Do

In this position, you will serve as a lead worker within the records unit, overseeing the efficient processing and maintenance of police records. Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching, processing, and maintaining criminal records while ensuring proper classification and security.
• Providing essential information to law enforcement personnel, public safety agencies, and members of the public.
• Updating and maintaining data in local, state, and federal criminal justice systems.
• Assisting with quality control by reviewing reports and verifying accuracy before dissemination.
• Processing subpoenas, warrants, citations, and other legal documents.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with department policies and state regulations.
• Overseeing and coordinating records processing tasks while assisting other records personnel as a technical resource.
• Ensuring compliance with retention schedules, public records laws, and security protocols.
• Training and mentoring new Police Records staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, experience and training equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and three years of responsible clerical experience, including 18 months of police records clerical experience are required. Requirement of keyboarding sufficient to perform the duties of the job. Lead/supervision experience is desired.

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a regular or probationary employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline via your employee WorkDay JobsHub. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:
All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Senior Police Records Specialist.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov . or Armando Mendoza at amendoza@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

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!

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