Police Records Specialist (Administrative Support II)

City of Lake Oswego•Oregon, OR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The highly rated Lake Oswego Police department is seeking a full time Police Records Specialist to join a team of committed professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service. This position is an excellent opportunity for candidates with first-rate clerical skills and experience with Police Records. The Police Records Specialist performs office tasks associated with the entry, retrieval, and maintenance of police records. The position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees’ Association. This position is full-time (40 hours a week) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS) Certification (within two months of hire date)
Proficiency in the use of the Regional Joint Informational Network (RegJIN) system
Proficiency in the use of the In-Code computer system
Minimum one year of office experience, preferably involving public and police operations contact
Able to type 60 WPM
Able to interpret and follow detailed written and oral instructions
Able to learn assigned tasks readily and follow prescribed routines
Able to write legibly and make simple arithmetical computations with a reasonable degree of accuracy
Able to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public
Pass a thorough background investigation with no criminal convictions
Pass a post-offer psychological screening
Mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net wages (i.e., Direct Deposit or PayCard)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Police Records

Responsibilities

Classifies, sorts, indexes, and codes police reports.
Creates, updates and monitors numerous record keeping systems related to the processing of information on criminal activity and individuals.
Transcribes police reports, correspondence, and other law enforcement documents; enters police reports and warrant information into computer systems.
Processes various computer checks for information.
Assists and/or processes records release requests.
Answers telephones, responds to inquiries and requests from other law enforcement agencies, attorneys, courts, and the general public.
Maintains complex departmental filing system according to established regulations.
Operates and maintains a metro law enforcement computer system.
Maintains proper inventories of supplies, ordering necessary supplies through established department procedures.
May perform standard bookkeeping or purchase processing tasks.
Assists the public at the counter in the disbursement or release of routine accident and police reports.