Police Records Technician I/Ii Flex

DESCRIPTION

Police Records Technician I Salary: $3,274 - $3,979 per month

Police Records Technician II Salary: $3,617 - $4,397 per month

The City of Corona has an exciting opportunity to join our Police Department as a Police Records Technician I/II Flex. The Police Records Technician I/II performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical duties involved in processing various police records and reports. The Police Records Technician II is distinguished from the Police Records Technician I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions in the Police Records Technician class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Police Records Technician II level are normally filled by advancement from the Police Records Technician I level; progression to the Police Records Technician II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Police Records Technician II level.

The Corona Police Department is made up of over 250 officers and professional staff which is comprised of three divisions: Field Services, Investigative Services, and Support Services. Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our community while maintaining trust through transparency. Candidates with prior public safety records experience are highly desirable. The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills/abilities, experience, and characteristics:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of records management, including records disbursement procedures.

• Familiarity with police terminology and law enforcement codes.

Skills/Abilities

• Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures.

• Enter data into a computer system and prepare written materials with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform the work.

• File and maintain automated and hardcopy records with accuracy.

• Maintain confidentiality of data encountered in the source of work.

• Compile and summarize information.

• Research a variety of topics in assigned areas of responsibility.

• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems.

• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.

Education & Experience

• Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade or equivalent.

• Police Record Technician I: One (1) year of responsible experience performing clerical support work which includes considerable public contact. Successful completion within 12 months of employment the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Records Clerk course.

• Police Record Technician II: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible records management experience in a capacity comparable to a Police Records Technician I with the City of Corona. Successful completion of the California State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Records Clerk course.

• Candidates with prior public safety records experience are highly desirable.

Characteristics

• Accountability- The Corona Police Department is a professional police agency staffed by individuals who cherish and maintain the highest standards of conduct and performance.

• Integrity- Being truthful and ethical in what we do, what we say, and what we say we do in both our personal and professional lives.

• Respect- We are committed to our profession and will always respect one another and the community that we serve.

• Inclusion- We are not just diverse; we are welcoming to all.

• Teamwork- When we work together to achieve our mission, the department and community will grow stronger. Together, we are better.

• Innovation- We provide modern police services and are committed to always improve our organizational practices.

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt eligible for overtime compensation.

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Application Process

Applications are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time. First review date will be Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 5:00PM.

Candidates that successfully pass the screening process will be invited to a tentative virtual oral interview. Successful candidates will be invited for an in person oral interview tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2024. Interviews are scheduled based on the department's need. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list and will be contacted in ranked order by the department to start the background process as vacancies arise. Notifications for candidates will always be sent via email.

Successful candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation and medical exam with the Corona Police Department. Background investigation will include but is not limited to the following:

• No felony conviction(s).

• Submit to a fingerprint and criminal history check - State and Federal Bureaus.

• Good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.

• United States high school graduate, GED, or equivalent.

• No conviction(s) of a serious offense, or numerous convictions of minor offenses.

• Submit to a polygraph examination.

• Successfully pass a medical and psychological examination.

• Credit history check, if established, must be satisfactory.

COMMUNITY

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

THE ORGANIZATION

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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CORONA PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION

CITY PAID BENEFITS*

For a complete explanation of benefits, benefit eligibility and restrictions; please refer to the current Corona Public Service Employees Association, Memorandum of Understanding. Any information contained herein that may conflict with the provisions of the Corona Public Service Employees Association MOU, the MOU shall prevail.

RETIREMENT: Employees are covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City does not participate in Social Security and the City pays the employees mandatory contribution to the Medicare Program. The City offers two retirement formulas based on the employee's current CalPERS membership status. The 2.7% @ 55 highest single year of service retirement formula will be applied to employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 and those current CalPERS members with no significant break in PERS-qualified employment. The 2% @ 62 three year average retirement formula will be applied to those employees with a significant break in PERS-qualified employment those who have not formerly been a member of CalPERS or another retirement program with which CalPERS has a reciprocal relationship.

All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA.

ANNUAL LEAVE & HOLIDAYS:

Annual Leave During Initial Probation:

Probationary employees employed less than one full year shall accrue Probationary Sick Leave at one-half the rate of a 1-5 year full time regular employee (3.23 hours) per pay period. During the first six months, such leave may be used for sick leave, only. Such accrued time may be used for employee or family illness or medical reasons.

After six (6) months, an employee may request up to one week of "Advanced Annual Leave" for vacation purposes with the permission of his or her supervisor. Under extenuating circumstances and with Department Head approval, this leave can be used prior to six months of employment.

When the employee completes one year of service, the Annual Leave accrued as Probationary Sick Leave will be converted to regular Annual Leave for a total of 168 hours.

Years of Service With the City Each Pay Period Annual Totals

1-5 6.46 168 Hours

6-8 7.08 184 Hours

9-15 8.00 208 Hours

16+ 9.54 248 Hours

Holiday Leave hours earned during the first year of employment are available to be used for any purpose. There are 13 (10 hour) paid holidays (130 hours) per calendar year.

ANNUAL LEAVE BUYBACK: Eligible employees may "buy back" a maximum of 160 hours of annual leave once each year.

MEDICAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers a variety of HMO plans as well as several PPO plans through CalPERS. For plan information, click the link below.

Health Plan Information

The City provides a Medical Allowance to Members to be used for the purpose of purchasing mandatory health coverage offered through PEMHCA for the Member and his or her eligible dependents. The Medical Allowance shall consist of the following: (1) the Base Contribution Rate, plus (2) an amount equal to the difference between the Base Contribution Rate and the following amounts, as applicable:

• $773.17 per month for Members electing Employee only coverage;
• $1,546.10 per month for Members electing Employee plus one dependent coverage; or
• $2,048.39 per month for Members electing Employee plus two or more dependents coverage.

Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement: Upon providing reasonable evidence of alternative coverage as required by the Affordable Care Act (ACA)'s Eligible Opt-Out Arrangement rules (below), employees shall be entitled to the following dollars in the first two pay periods each month in taxable cash, in lieu of the amount provided in Section 10.2 above:

(a) $300.00 ($600 per month) for Employee + 2 or more dependents

(b) $200.00 ($400 per month) for Employee + 1 dependent

(c) $100.00 ($200 per month) for Employee Only

DENTAL INSURANCE: The City currently offers HMO and PPO dental insurance through Delta Dental. Dental insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

VISION INSURANCE: The City currently offers vision insurance through Eye Med. Vision insurance premiums are paid by the employee.

DISABILITY INSURANCE: Short-term and long-term disability insurance is provided free to each employee.

LIFE INSURANCE: The City provides a term life insurance policy to each employee equal to 5 ½ times the employee's annual basic earnings to a maximum, of $750,000.00.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA): Each employee may contribute to either a medical reimbursement account or dependent care account to pay for unreimbursed medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM: This is a comprehensive program designed to help employees and their family members find direction in solving personal and/or emotional problems.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION (457) PLAN: To supplement retirement, employees can make voluntary salary deferrals to a Nationwide plan.

LONGEVITY PAY: After 5 years of service $500.00 annually. After 10 years of service $700.00 annually. After 15 years of service $800.00 annually. After 20 years of service $1000.00 annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: The City of Corona recognizes the value of an educated workforce and encourages employees to pursue the goal of higher education. The City has adopted a plan to provide financial reimbursement for tuition and textbooks for job-related college courses. It is a plan wherein the City participates with the employee in financing specific job-related courses leading to an appropriate degree or certificate. Education plans approved in writing by the City shall reimburse Members for the cost up to a lifetime maximum amount of $10,000 per employee.

BI-LINGUAL PAY: The City shall pay $189.58 per month to employees for Bilingual pay. If an employee becomes eligible for bilingual pay for less than a full month, the monthly amount shall be pro-rated accordingly. All unit employees are eligible to receive bilingual pay. An employee receiving bilingual pay will be required to speak the alternate language in the course and scope of their employment and may be asked to assist in translating even if unrelated to their specific job duties.

• DISCLAIMER: City paid benefits shall be as set forth in the most current version of the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Corona and the Corona General Employees Association, which can be viewed on the City's website (www.coronaca.gov). In the event of any conflict between the above summary of City paid benefits and any terms or conditions set forth in the most current version of the MOU, the terms and conditions set forth in the MOU shall control for purposes of this recruitment.

01

I acknowledge that the information provided in this job application, to include; supplemental questions, education/certification information, attachments and work history are complete and accurate and cannot be changed once the application is submitted. Please note "See Resume" is considered an incomplete response and your application will not be considered.

• Yes

• No

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED equivalent

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

03

Please indicate the area of study of the above-mentioned education.

04

Please select the highest level of P.O.S.T. certification you currently possess.

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Advanced

• I do not have possession of a POST certification

05

Please describe your experience performing clerical support work which included considerable public contact. Include where you obtained this experience, length of time, position, and level of responsibility. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".

06

How many years of increasingly responsible clerical support experience do you possess?

• None

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more

07

Please describe any public safety records experience. Include where you obtained this experience, length of time, position, and level of responsibility. Please note that "See Resume" or "See Application" will be considered an incomplete response for this question. If you do not possess this experience indicate "N/A".

Required Question

Agency City of Corona

Address 400 S. Vicentia Ave.

Suite #215

Corona, California, 92882

Phone 951-736-2209

Website http://www.CoronaCA.gov