Clerk Typist -Iv; Police Records Technician

VACANCY INFORMATION:

Police Records Technician – Currently there are six (6) Grade level III vacancies in the Records Division. This position may be required to work nights or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally flex hours.

Grade I - $19.026 - $25.763 Hourly

Grade II - $20.491 - $27.795 Hourly

Grade III - $22.067 - $30.179 Hourly

Grade IV - $23.751 - $32.460 Hourly

Under supervision, Clerk performs increasingly difficult and responsible clerical duties. Types forms, memos and correspondence;
Establishes and maintains alpha, numeric and chronological files;
Operates office machines;
Makes mathematical computations;
Interprets and applies departmental policies and procedures;
Acts as receptionist by screening calls, receiving visitors and providing answers to inquiries;
Opens and distributes mail;
Interfaces with other departments, the public, vendors, and outside agencies in person or by telephone;
Collects, disperses, deposits, and balances monies;
Creates charts, graphs and forms;
Takes inventory;
May compose correspondence, write desk manuals, compile information, and prepare reports;
May assist with interviewing, hiring, evaluating, or disciplining subordinates;
May train and assign subordinates;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

A Keyboarding Skill Certificate from an approved government, employment, or training agency recognized by the Civil Service department and obtained within the last 12 months displaying ability to type at a minimum net speed of 40 wpm (proof required)*. The Human Resources Department continues to accept and receive a 5-minute keyboarding skills certificate obtained online during the past 12 months.

Positions in the Police Department require the ability to pass a thorough background investigation.

Some positions may require working nights or graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays, and occasionally flex hours.

A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel, may be required for some assignments.

Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically;
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations;
• Ability to correct errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• Ability to deal courteously with the public, both in person and on the telephone;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to type accurately on a personal computer at a minimum net speed of 30 wpm.

Police Department:
Ability to understand law enforcement practices and basic operations of police record functions, police procedures, rules, regulations, terminology and law enforcement codes; the processes related to the release of data and reports to the public and other agencies; the ability to interpret the Rules and Regulations of the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) is desired for positions in the Records Division.

Bilingual/biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) is desired for some positions.

Application Packet................................................................................Qualifying Occupational Written Examination....................................................100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates…