Records Clerk II

Records Clerk II

City of Fountain Valley Police Department – opportunity to serve our community as a key member of the records team.

Recruitment will close on August 5th or after 200 applications are received, whichever comes first.

• Process, type, file, record, and retrieve a wide variety of police records, reports, forms, memos, letters, complaints, and court documents that contain confidential information.
• Assemble and type materials from marginal notes, rough drafts, verbal instructions, transcribing equipment, or tapes, correcting any errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Operate computer terminals to input, obtain, or extract pertinent data.
• Compile, tabulate, record, and check physical data and prepare for later reports.
• Assist departmental staff and the public in person, by phone, and at the front desk.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information.
• Prepare document packages for court, transmit or physically deliver documents and other items to court and designated locations.
• Complete discovery requests at the request of the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
• Communicate with employees and the court regarding availability for subpoenas and court appearances.
• Log all traffic collision reports, maintain collision statistics, and prepare monthly traffic reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of clerical experience, including typing, public contact, and operation of standard office equipment. Municipal government experience is desirable.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM) or higher (proof of a recent typing certificate required).

• Ability to work shifts that include weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime with short notice.
• Submit proof of a recent typing certificate (valid within the last 12 months) demonstrating name, WPM, accuracy %, and date.

• Participation in CalPERS retirement plan with contributions and matching deferred compensation.
• Health insurance with Flex Dollar Benefits for medical, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), and optional vision.
• Long‑term disability insurance, paid leave accruals, 11 paid holidays (including a floating holiday), and generous vacation accruals.
• Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.