What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Records Specialist I position at City of Desert Hot Springs?
Description
The City of Desert Hot Springs is accepting applications for qualified applications for the position of Police Records Specialist I. The eligibility list established for this position may be used to fill future Police Records Specialist I vacancies.
Definition:
Under close(I) or general (II) supervision, performs a wide variety of technical and clerical law enforcement support duties related to collecting, recording, transcribing, maintaining, processing, editing, retrieving, and distributing technical, complex, and confidential law enforcement data and information to the department, general public and related law enforcement agencies. Enters reports and data into a variety of automated law enforcement records systems; ensures that records and information are accurate, clear, and comprehensive; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Police Records Specialist I: Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform clerical and technical police support duties under Police Department and City policies and procedures. As experience is gained there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with Police Records Specialist II. Incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications.
Police Records Specialist II: This is a responsible, professional, and technical position. Incumbents within this class are distinguished from the Police Records Specialist I by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Positions in this class are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Police Records Specialist I, or, when filled from the outside, require prior police records department experience. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing the full range of duties assigned to the class.
Supervision received/exercised:
Receives general supervision from the Communications & Records Manager