Records Specialist

Position: Records Specialist A
Final date to receive applications:
Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. P.T.

Accepting Online Applications Only

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Classification:
Records Specialist A

Salary Range: $25.84 - $32.98 hourly / $53,747.20 - $68,598.40 annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). You can learn more about our process at our

How to Apply

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Department/Division:
Police Department / Police Operations Support

Union Representation:
Eugene Police Employees' Association (EPEA)

Work Location:

Eugene Police Headquarters, 300 Country Club Rd. Eugene, OR 97401

Work Schedule:

Applicants must be available to work various shifts which include day, swing, graveyard hours, holidays, weekends, and mandatory overtime.

Benefits:
The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more information, select the Benefits Tab, or view benefits summaries as well as see information about all employee benefits.

Bilingual Pay Benefit:
This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see "Supplemental Information" at the end of the posting for more information.

Living & Working in Eugene:
Information about living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more can be found on our website.

* Functions as initial contact for persons requesting information;
Assists citizens with complaints, collects monies for various fees, releases impounded vehicles, registers sex offenders, and provides general public information; deals with diverse situations and sometimes difficult public contacts.

* Distributes police reports to courts, public, governmental agencies and other authorized individuals, following department policy, state and federal laws.

* Processes criminal warrants through the automated criminal justice records system; confirms warrants, ensures criminal warrants are returned to the appropriate court. Extracts a variety of criminal and non-criminal data from national computer records systems; maintains data.

* Maintains automated checking and tracking systems on various public safety issues including stolen vehicles, missing persons, and juvenile runaways.

* Performs background and other information checks; checks confidential and sensitive information from manual and/or computerized sources; screens reports for release in accordance with Oregon Public Records law.

* Receives, distributes, and/or transmits teletype, computer messages, and a variety of criminal and law enforcement activity reports from/to the department and local, State, and/or nationwide criminal justice agencies.

* Supports and respects diversity in the workplace. Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

* Performs other related duties as required.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:
Records Specialist A

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

One full-time year (total of 2080 hours) of general office work experience.

Experience in public safety, judicial or other governmental operations is preferred.

Education/Training:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Background

Must pass a police background investigation.

Automatic disqualifiers include felony convictions and class 'A' misdemeanors within the last 24 months.

LEDS Certification

Ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge

* Record-keeping processes and procedures.

* Business English, including grammar, spelling and punctuation.

* Basic mathematics.

* Applicable department policies and procedures;
City ordinances; state, and federal laws; jail and court procedures.

* Local social service providers.

Abilities

* Must be available to work various shifts which include day, swing, graveyard hours, holidays, weekends, and mandatory overtime.

* Effectively and tactfully communicate with diverse range of citizens and colleagues in high-pressure situations.

* Maintain flexibility and adapt to diverse environments and dynamic office demands.

* Exercise sensitivity, adaptability, and awareness to people of diverse cultural…