Job Description
Description and Essential Functions
Are you looking for an opportunity to join a progressive organization that welcomes diversity, encourages innovation, and rewards employee performance?
The Chula Vista Police Department is hiring a Senior Police Records Specialist. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and leadership skills!
About The Position
The Senior Police Records Specialist is part of Police Support Services Division. This position will provide lead direction and perform office support work related to police records and similar law enforcement functions; will train and review the work of others; and perform related work.
Essential FunctionsFunctions may include, but are not limited to, the following: provide lead role performing office support work related to police records and similar law enforcement functions; lead, assign, train and review the work of assigned staff; train other support staff in performing office support work related to police records and similar law enforcement functions; staff the front counter at the Police Department and assists the public, law enforcement officers and others with relevant police business; provide information to visitors, outside agencies, and staff at the front counter that requires the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules and procedures; perform related work as assigned.
For detailed information, please review the job classification for Senior Police Records Specialist.
Additional Information
Recruitment No. 26013509
This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit a City Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, Typing Certificate as soon as possible.
Candidates whose application indicates education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail provided on the applicant's employment application.
Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.Pre-Employment Background Investigation
Unless already employed by the Chula Vista Police Department, successful candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation. There are certain types of conduct which are automatic grounds for disqualification. Please refer to the "Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria" link below to help you identify some of the common areas of the background investigation process that may cause delay or prevent you from competing in the selection process.
Learn more about the Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria (PDF).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
- A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Two years of law enforcement office support experience which has included contact with the public and training equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- Typing Certificate (Required at Time of Application) Certification of ability to type at a net rate of 35 net words per minute or higher and with 5 errors or less is required at time of application
- The typing certificate must be issued within one year prior to our receipt of your application and must be attached to your application
- Applications received without a typing certificate will be immediately disqualified
- Please note that self-certification using keyboard software and/or online typing certificates will not be accepted (example: 85% accuracy or 30% error) . Learn more about the typing certificate requirements and locations (PDF)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- For detailed information, please review the job classification for Senior Police Records Specialist
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for Chula Vista Police Department is Chuck Callahan.
Qualifications
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Job Reference
City Hall is located at:
276 Fourth Avenue | Chula Vista, CA 91910
The City of Chula Vista is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. It is the second-largest City in San Diego County with a population of 268,000. Chula Vista boasts more than 52 square miles of coastal landscape, canyons, rolling hills, mountains, quality parks, and miles of trails. Chula Vista is a leader in conservation and renewable energy, has outstanding public schools, and has been named one of the top safest cities in the country.
Chula Vista has made exceptional advances in preparing the City for business expansion and attraction, collaborating with Baja California officials, and creating an environment for economic growth and prosperity. The City has established economic development initiatives that have created quality infrastructure, a strong consumer base and a well-educated and experienced workforce. Civic leaders are not stopping there; amassing a large volume of commercial/industrial development lands, pursuing a progressive business and employment investment policy, and completing acquisition of the 375-acre University Park and Innovation District site that will create even greater opportunities for your business in the future. The 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront project will transform the area into a thriving residential and world-class waterfront resort destination. The Plan will establish thousands of new jobs, create new public parks, protect natural coastal resources, provide conference and visitor-serving amenities and build an important asset for the entire San Diego region.
Chula Vista means “beautiful view” and there is more to see and do here than you can imagine! Great year-round weather, miles of trails, coastline, mountains and open space beckon runners, hikers, cyclists, birders, and outdoors enthusiasts from the bay to lakes. Visit the bayfront with the Sweetwater Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the Living Coast Discovery Center. The Chula Vista Marina & Yacht Club awaits kayakers and boaters. Cycle the Bayshore Bikeway and see more wonders on San Diego Bay.
Shopping, dining, and entertainment abound with two major malls and a historic downtown district. With more than 100 of the country’s top specialty stores, Otay Ranch Town Center is an exciting outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment destination. This urban, bustling, open-air center features a variety of amenities including a library, outdoor cafes, a pet-friendly setting and adjacent dog park, food pavilion, fireplace, and “popper” play fountain for children.
Chula Vista Center in the downtown area boasts major retailers, dining, movie theaters, and more than 100 fine specialty shops. And, Third Avenue Village, billed as the cultural center of the city, features historic buildings, unique shops, a weekly farmers market, landmark restaurants, and seasonal outdoor music concerts.
More than 60 well-maintained parks and sports fields are available for outdoor sports, recreation activities, and picnics. Tour the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center and see America’s best athletes. Enjoy 32 acres of water wonder with rides, slides, exotic marine animals, and plenty of family fun at Aquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark. Or, hit the links on one of four challenging yet playable golf courses. From rock and roll to rap to reggae - world-class entertainers perform at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, San Diego County’s premiere outdoor music venue.
Established neighborhoods, contemporary communities, start-up firms, corporations, nationally recognized entertainment venues, the nation’s only warm weather athlete training center, an award winning nature center and a historic downtown all contribute to Chula Vista’s attraction for both families and businesses.