Police Public Records Specialist

General Summary

Target Hiring Range: $29.77 - $35.73 Hourly (DOQ)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Performs administrative support work processing Police Public Records requests submitted under the Washington State Public Records Act (Ch. 42.56 RCW), and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Police Public Records Supervisor (“supervisor”).

CORE VALUES

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together across all functions.

Minimum Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Washington State ACCESS System Certification (Level II) and CJIS Certification upon hire date and maintain throughout employment.
• Obtain Washington Association of Public Records Officers (WAPRO) certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Pass a pre-employment background investigation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree with classes in Public Administration, Political Science or related field and three (3) years of experience in coordinating and/or administering Public Records disclosure, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with law enforcement records.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests or tasks.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to represent the City with both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Knows when to act independently and when to consult for advice on decision-making.

Supplemental Information

Selection will be made based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable) and a formal interview process. Final candidate selected will be required to pass a comprehensive background/reference check, to include fingerprinting, and polygraph test.

Summary of City of Richland benefits for unaffiliated staff (non-represented employees):
Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan For Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits.

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution
• City-paid dental and vision plans
• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary)
• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 4% City-match deferred compensation with ICMA-RC 457 and 401(a) plan options
  • Senior Management Level = additional 4% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Management Level = additional 3% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
  • Supervisors or Exempt Level = additional 1% City-paid into the 401(a) Plan
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Performance Assessment System

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)
  • City pays 50% of the premium for Employee & Child/dren only, Employee pays 100% of Spouse premium
• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; ICMA-RC 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holiday Leave
• 4% City-match deferred compensation; ICMA-RC 457 and 401 (a) Plan options
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Annual Performance Assessment System

• Essential Plan health coverage (High Deductible PPO Plan)