Police Records Specialist

Police Records SpecialistThe City of Kent is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Records Specialist. Have you wanted to pursue a career in the fast-paced environment of the Police Department? Are you someone who is customer-focused and able to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while paying careful attention to details? If so, the Police Records Specialist may be just the opportunity for you This position requires someone who can remain calm and think quickly under stress. The ideal candidate will have three (3) years of progressively responsible general office experience, along with experience dealing effectively with the public.The following employment opportunity is a represented AFSCME as well as a Civil Service position. The City will establish a ranked eligibility list for this classification that will be in effect for a period of six (6) months, but it may be extended upon request of the Police Chief, up to twenty-four months.Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Uploading your resume to auto-fill portions of the application does not automatically attach it to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.This position requires working assignments covering 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including weekends, and holidays in the office. The testing process for this position will include the following: Computer-based Assessment (this is a remote assessment) Passing score of 70% is required to proceed with a final weight of 100%. Those applicants that pass the computer-based, assessment will be ranked in chronological order on the eligibility list. Polygraph Exam and Extensive Background Investigation Pass/Fail.This position is open for applications through Friday, January 2nd. SALARY: $5,672.00 - $6,901.00 per month (2025 rates), depending on experience.GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the direction of a Records Supervisor, incumbent performs a variety of communicative functions, and technical and clerical duties in support of the Kent Police Department.REPORTS TO: Records SupervisorESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Act as communications liaison and perform technical and clerical duties in support of the Kent Police Department operations.Run computer inquiries and enter law enforcement information as appropriate such as 911 and non-emergency calls for service, wanted/missing/violent persons, vehicles, etc., Department of Licensing information to include photos, and relay via radio and computer to Police Officers in the field.Process concealed pistol licenses and firearm dealer licenses, which may include fingerprinting applicants, scheduling appointments, taking payments, conducting background checks using multiple databases, logging denial/process information, mailing licenses to applicants, and providing license information to Department of Licensing.Conduct background checks for VIPs volunteers, criminal justice applicants, or vendors.Provide information to citizens by telephone and in person such as: location directions, community services activities, and complaints.Review, verify, prepare for service, and communicate to Police Officers and other law enforcement agencies conditions of Court orders. Enter Court orders in State computer system.Enter, clear and retrieve arrest warrants both internally and to other law enforcement agencies to assure timely and appropriate enforcement actions.Process and disseminate police-related reports and criminal history to citizens and other agencies in compliance with public disclosure laws.Receive verbal reports of Civil and Criminal violations from the general public. Route information to the proper contacts to include chain of command.Calculate, collect and receipt fees associated with concealed pistol licenses, fingerprinting, and copies of case reports.Notify special response units such as: Emergency Response Team (ERT), Hostage Negotiator, Canine Officer, Accident Investigators, Homicide Investigator, Civil Disturbance Unit and Evidence Technician, as directed.Monitor alarm panel; coordinate appropriate responding agencies for various City departmental alarms including Water, Fire, and requests for assistance.Establish and maintain files for pistol permits, arrest forms, court orders, warrants, restraining orders, police reports, sexual offenders, missing person reports, gun dealer licenses, phone rolodex and juvenile arrests.Maintain police logs such as: court orders, citations and infractions, in-custodies, warrants and other logs for regional information systems.Operate a variety of transcription and dictation equipment: transcribe and type from dictation and hard copy, notes and verbal instructions such as verbatim suspect and witness statements, suicide notes, child abuse reports and confessions, and the ability to transfer such statements to appropriate computer programs and folders.Fingerprint applicants for citizenship, various licenses, and permit requests.Enter serial numbers of stolen property, pawned articles and pistols in WACIC State computer system.Perform quality assurance of all information entered into the Records Management System, ensuring departmental entry standards; National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) coding requirements are met. Enter case reports, supplemental reports and notes under the same standards and coding requirements.Purge inactive warrants and Court orders from files.Actively support the vision, mission, values and goals of the department and the City.PERIPHERAL DUTIES:May serve as acting Records Supervisor in their absence as assigned.Other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:KNOWLEDGE OF:The City's and department's mission, vision, values and procedures in general and specific procedures and deadlines covering the great variety of paperwork handled in the Records SectionApplicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and proceduresModern office practices, procedures and equipmentRecord keeping proceduresBasic mathematics including: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividingCity organization, operations, policies and objectivesInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesyCommunication and procedures codes used in the Kent Police Department Operations.The role and responsibilities of police officers.SKILLED IN:Evaluating potentially volatile situations and taking appropriate actionCorrect English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabularyCommunicating clearly, orally and in writing, in a courteous, diplomatic manner to exchange informationFormatting methods and techniques for a wide variety of word processing documentsAccurate data entryListening and eliciting complete information from others quicklySetting priorities on high volumes of work, perform numerous task assignments simultaneously, coordinate with others to meet strict deadlinesABILITY TO:Cope with numerous interruptionsWork both independently and cooperatively with othersPresent a positive image of the city's services even when citizens are angry, upset or abusiveRemain calm in frustrating or upsetting circumstancesAdhere to strict confidentiality requirementsProofread materials for clarity, correctness and compliance with legal standards as appropriateDecipher and transcribe foreign accents, dialects, tapes of poor quality, (telephonic and or of extreme emotion (911)Work under stress and tight deadlinesWork in a neat and orderly mannerRemember and connect important detailsType proficiently (45 WPM)Interpret, apply and explain relevant regulations, policies and proceduresMACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:Requires use of typical business office machinery and equipment including but not limited to computer, telephone, fax, copy machine, calculator, cash register, police radio and other office equipment appropriate to the position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is: Frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger