Police Records Clerk I​/II

About the Position

Under supervision, processes, maintains, and updates police records and reports; responds to requests for information; copies and releases police records in compliance with Department and mandated rules and regulations; accesses reports and provides requested information to law enforcement personnel, government agencies, and the public.

Candidates that are successful in this position demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and customer service, possess the qualities required to deliver the highest level of service with honor and integrity, possess excellent judgment and decision-making skills, and have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Performs police records duties such as reviewing, copying, filing, and distributing records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Manages the front counter by greeting and assisting visitors, answering questions, and providing appropriate referrals.
• Responds to requests from the public and other agencies, answers questions, shares authorized criminal history information, transfers calls to dispatch as needed.
• Performs specialized clerical duties related to law enforcement records.
• Testifies in court as required regarding the accuracy and maintenance of police records.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year of general office experience, including typing, computer usage and public contact, preferably in a law enforcement environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years of responsible clerical records keeping experience comparable to that of a Police Records Clerk I with the City of Suisun City.
• Completion of POST Basic Records Course and completion of the California Public Records Act course are required.
• Specialized general office and clerical training is desirable.

• Medical Insurance - The City pays for medical coverage up to current Kaiser Permanente Family rate. Employees covered by another insurance plan may be eligible for a cash payment up to $700 per month in lieu of enrolling in the City’s health plans. City offers IRS Section 125 benefits plan for dependent care and healthcare reimbursement accounts. Vision and dental insurance options available at competitive rates.
• Retirement - Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) of 2% @ 55 for Classic Employees, or 2% @ 62 for new employees subject to the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013.
• Life Insurance - Fully City-paid life insurance of $200,000 for employee only.
• Longevity Pay – up to 6% depending on continuous years of service
• Paid Leave – 96 hours of sick leave, 14 paid holidays per year plus a birthday holiday, and 80 hours of paid vacation per year for the first five years, increasing over time.
• Education Incentive Pay – 3% additional pay for an associates degree or higher

Positions assigned to the police department will be required to pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph testing and must be able to maintain the same level of security as when first hired, as a condition of continued employment. Assignments to the police department will require successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment medical examination prior to employment.