Police Records Clerk​/Dispatcher II

Police Records Clerk/Dispatcher II

The Camas Police Department is seeking to fill a full-time Police Records Clerk/Dispatcher II vacancy. The position will work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. This position is represented by the CPEA bargaining unit and eligible for a full benefits package. This position is covered under Civil Service rules, including the hiring and selection process.

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in applicable computer software, administrative skills or other specialized area of assignment
• Two years of clerical or administrative support experience related to law enforcement or government records
• Technology skills including intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word)
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks for security clearance including polygraph examination

In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: excellent customer service skills, good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated organizational and decision making skills, ability to work with all sectors of the community - public, private, business, schools, and citizens, flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, and the ability to handle sensitive, traumatic, or distressing content using various forms of media, e.g., audio, video images and written reports.

• A written test will take place on Saturday, August 29, at the Camas Police Department.
• Applicants MUST be able to attend the test if invited to do so after applications are screened for qualifications. If unable to attend, applicant will not advance in the process.
• There is a required $20 testing materials fee which will be collected the day of the test.
• Details regarding the testing process will be sent on Friday, August 21, to applicants selected to advance.
• Follow-up interviews/practical exam will take place September 10-11 at the Camas Police Department.
• Final candidates must be able to pass an extensive background check and polygraph.

Applications must be received by 5pm, Friday, August 14.