Posting number: 26013509
Department: Police - Administration Srvcs
Job classification: Senior Police Records Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Office and Administrative Support
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!
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.
Functions 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.
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:
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).
For detailed information, please review the job classification for Senior Police Records Specialist.
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.
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).
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 over 276,000. 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 means “beautiful view” and there is more to see and do here than you can imagine! Great year-round weather entices runners, hikers, cyclists, birders, and outdoors enthusiasts from the bay to the 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. Eastlake offers residents an area for walking or biking around the lake and Otay Lakes provides quiet picnics and boating.
Construction on the 535-acre Chula Vista Bayfront project is underway. It will feature a world-class waterfront resort, a convention center, parks, and residential housing. A new luxury RV Resort opened in 2021 on the bayfront with RV sites and vacation rentals. Plans are moving forward on the 375-acre University Park and Innovation District in the eastern section which will bring more education, jobs and businesses to the City.
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.
