Police Records Technician

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking a Police Records Technician to work in our Police Records Unit, which operates 24/7/365 to administratively support law enforcement field operations and the public we serve. This class is the first level in a four-level Police Records Series devoted to providing technical and clerical support services to law enforcement. Incumbents perform skilled data entry, records transcription and record-keeping. As assigned, work may include responding to phone inquiries; explaining routine policies and procedures; data entry; report and document preparation; and processing of law enforcement-related paperwork. Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines. This classification is distinguished from the Police Records Technician, Senior in that it performs routine records retrieval and maintenance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two (2) years of related experience
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications certification within one year of appointment
5-minute typing certificate (Test results including errors to be at minimum 35 words per minute) must be submitted with your application.
Successful completion of a police background investigation is required, with requirements determined by the City of Oxnard
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Responsibilities

Processes law enforcement-related paperwork; enters, updates, processes, verifies, transcribes, word processes, and maintains police records, database information, forms, applications and/or dictated reports; reviews or contacts appropriate resource for clarification of information provided; and verifies accuracy and completeness of forms and information provided.
Provides customer service by responding to inquiries and information requests from the public, law enforcement officers and/or other agencies; provides information in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures; may collect fees; refers more complex or specialized requests to appropriate resource.
Performs routine data queries; compiles data from logs, system records and related information; and prepares routine reports.
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.