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Police Records Specialist

City of Kent, Washington
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

The City of Kent is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Records Specialist. Have you wanted to pursue a career in the fast-paced environment of the Police Department? Are you someone who is customer-focused and able to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while paying careful attention to details? If so, the Police Records Specialist may be just the opportunity for you! This position requires someone who can remain calm and think quickly under stress. The ideal candidate will have three (3) years of progressively responsible general office experience, along with experience dealing effectively with the public.


The following employment opportunity is a represented AFSCME as well as a Civil Service position. The City will establish a ranked eligibility list for this classification that will be in effect for a period of six (6) months, but it may be extended upon request of the Police Chief, up to twenty-four months.


**Note: you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application; you must attach documents in the appropriate section of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.**


This position requires working assignments covering 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekends, and holidays in the office.


This recruitment will utilize multiple steps to narrow down the applicant pool. Dates for these processes have not yet been set but the passing requirements are as follows:

  • Computer based Assessment (remote assessment): 70% passing score required (weight of 100%). Those applicants that pass the computer-based, assessment will be ranked in chronological order on the eligibility list.
  • Background - Pass/Fail
  • Polygraph - Pass/Fail
  • Chief's Interview - Pass/Fail


SALARY:

$5,672.00 - $6,901.00 monthly, depending on experience


For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)


Additional information may also be found in the AFSCME contract, which you can access at Human Resources | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)


The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $5,672 - $6,901

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