About the Department

To be considered for this position, please attach the following to your application:

•   An Official Typing Certificate (not obtained online) +40wpm. 

Position Duties

Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed.  In other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Prepares correspondence, reports, forms and specialized documents.
• Prepares Call for Service forms. 
• Compiles a daily report of crime information collected. 
• Gathers information for and prepares Department of Justice monthly statistical report.
• Proofreads materials for accuracy, completeness, compliance with Police Department policies and procedures and correct English usage.
• Establishes and maintains contact and working relationship with various local and state law enforcement, corrections, parole department, justice department and court agencies for acquisition of necessary information. Compiles and maintains a variety of bulletins, lists, ledgers, logs, and files containing information needed or requested by supervisors and police officers in the field. 
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports following established formats. 
• Prepares and updates a variety of reports.
• Receives and answers telephone calls. 
• Checks with other agencies to secure warrant information. 
• Enters and retrieves information using on-line or personal computer system and the State-wide California Justice network.
• Organizes citations and other police documents for court. 
• Reviews documents for errors of omissions and refers to appropriate issuing officers for correction. 
• Maintains records and files of all citations, warrants and related police records. 
• Receives and processes criminal and traffic warrants.
• Checks files for criminal records of subjects for authorized personnel. 
• Retrieves and makes copies of accident, crime and arrest report.
• Responds to requests for copies of police reports. 
• Prepares case files for the District Attorney and for the courts.
• Establishes and maintains office files and compiles reports. 
• Prepares files and retrieves files in storage.
• Operates standard office equipment
• Performs office support activities.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.
• Basic office management and supervisory practices and procedures. 
• General police terminology, practices, and procedures
• Police report forms and formats, and expectations for case structures. 
• Basic knowledge of codes and regulations related to assignment.
• Basic filing and record keeping principles and practices
• Operation of standard office equipment. 
• Court and District Attorney requirements for document submittal.
• Requirements for storage.

Skilled in:   

• Reading, and applying written procedures and policies. 
• Assessing the critical importance of information received from various sources. 
• Compiling and preparing reports. 
• Organizing and maintaining records and filing systems. 
• Operating standard office equipment. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. 
• Communicating with the public. 

Ability to: 

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Operate a PC and related software
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people        
• Function within a structured “chain-of-command” environment. 
• Operate a keyboard with a tested speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Communicate in oral and written English. 
• Read, understand, and apply established City policies, procedures, practices, and regulations and those of Police Department. 
• Work with minimal direction.
• Learn various formats for investigative and incident reports.

Other Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.  A typical way to obtain these would be:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent certificate or diploma recognized by the State of California. 
• Associate’s Degree or two (2) full academic years of attendance at, an accredited college or university with a major or emphasis in business administration, criminology, law enforcement/administration of justice, behavioral science or related field, desirable.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience in police records work or records preparation with a law enforcement agency, or experience in technical or classified document preparation in an armed forces environment. 

Benefits

• 3% Wage increase FY 26/27
• 2% Wage increase FY 27/28

• $100 per month Certification Pay
• $100 per month for a Class “A” driver license
• $50 per month Bilingual Pay for Oral Interpretation
• $100 per month Bilingual Pay for Written Interpretation
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $600 annually for courses that enable employee to gain skills in their area of responsibility
• Longevity Pay

o 4% after 5 years of service
o 6% after 10 years of service
o 8% after 15 years of service
o 10% after 20 + years of service

• 5% working above classification Pay
• Shift differential
• Uniform Allowance (only Public Safety Dispatchers, Property and Evidence Custodian, and Community Service Officers) $70 per month.
• 4-10 Work Schedule (most classifications)
• 14 paid Holidays
• Stand-by Pay
• Sick Leave Accrual: 3.69 hours bi-weekly, 96 hours annually
• Vacation Leave Accrual: Bi-weekly hrs Annual Hours

o 0-5 years             3.69                       96
o 6 yrs                    4                            104
o 7 yrs                    4.31                       112
o 8 yrs                    4.62                       120
o 9 yrs                    4.92                       128
o 10 yrs                  5.23                       136
o 11 yrs                  5.54                       144
o 12 yrs                  5.85                       152
o 13 yrs                  6.15                       160
o 14 yrs                  6.46                       168
o 15 plus yrs          6.77                        176

• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life benefits for employee
• $1,700 per month allowance toward dependent health coverage
• $175 per month cafeteria pay for employees without dependent health coverage (paid twice a year)
• Life Insurance

o Annual base salary
o Minimum $30,000
o Maximum $150,000

• City Pension:

o Classic Members pay 3% of employee contributions for a 2% @ 58 benefit.
o PEPRA New Members pay 6.2% or 50% of normal cost, whichever is greater for a 2% at 62 benefit.

Agency Information

Employer

City of Delano

Address

P.O Box 3010








Delano, California, 93216

Phone

661-720-2210

Website

http://www.cityofdelano.org