Police Administrative Specialist

City of Bothell•Bothell, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Bothell Police Department as a Police Administrative Specialist and play a vital role in supporting department operations through budget coordination, payroll administration, equipment management, law enforcement database administration, and oversight of specialized programs and projects. This position will work in office with intermittent ability to work remotely as needed. Job offers for this position are extended contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive law enforcement background investigation. This includes completing a full Personal History Statement (PHS), a polygraph examination, and a psychological evaluation. The investigation may involve interviews with personal and professional contacts, a review of online/social media presence, and verification of personal and professional records. Background checks also include: WACIC/NCIC/III criminal history checks, Fingerprinting, Driving record and Department of Licensing checks, Military records (if applicable), Financial history, Verification of education and prior employment.

Requirements

Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally across a variety of settings.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and disciplines.
Demonstrate honesty and transparency in all actions and communications.
Integrate feedback constructively to improve efficiency and service quality.
Maintain objectivity and sound judgment when analyzing complex information.
Consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and organizational support for long-term projects and specialized assignments within Bothell Police Department operations.
Monitor and reconcile project, program, and departmental budgets and expenditures.
Administer multiple law enforcement databases, including activation, maintenance, and de-activation of accounts for department personnel.
Maintain attendance, overtime, and leave records, and prepares semi-monthly payroll reports for division personnel.
Coordinate uniform and equipment procurement, inventory, maintenance, and repairs.
Oversee the biannual issuance and collection of Bothell Police Department Rotational and Evidentiary Tow Company agreements.
Serve as the liaison and point of contact for the VA GI Bill On-the-Job Training Program, confidential vehicle license plate registrations and renewals, and the Bothell Police Department Ride-Along Program.