Police Records Technician

Come join a team dedicated to serving our community! The City of Cedar Rapids is welcoming applications for a Police Records Technician. At the City, we are committed to employing individuals who reflect our community’s diverse backgrounds. We appreciate and leverage the vast experience individuals bring beyond the technical requirements of a job. If you are an individual with similar experience listed here please consider applying. Experience and skills combined with commitment to our core values is key to building a greater community now and for the next generation; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to this position. Any person who anticipates needing accommodations for any part of the recruitment process please contact Katie Ulmer (k.ulmer@cedar-rapids.org or 319-286-5138).

What’s in it for you?

The City provides outstanding pay, benefits and paid time off. With participation in the Wellness Program, the Choice Family PPO plan cost is only $63.88 per month for 2022! Additionally we offer:

• Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
• Competitive pay
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
• 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here .)
• Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here )
• An average of 11 paid holidays per year
• Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
• Annual pay increases
• Typically receive annual cost of living increase
• 100% City paid basic life insurance
• Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries
• Expansive job growth opportunities
• Commitment to professional development
• Private health & wellness coaching partnerships

About the Position:
Perform specialized clerical and technical duties processing police records and reports; receive and process data in various database systems; research and review judicial and legal documents for accuracy and compliance with legal and security processes and procedures.

Work is performed according to established standards and procedures, with some discretion in work method and schedule.

Position Schedule: Saturday-Tuesday 2pm- Midnight (Days off Wed-Fri)

Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and investigation, polygraph test, and drug screen are required prior to employment with the City of Cedar Rapids.

• Takes crime reports from the public by telephone or in person, according to established protocols;
• Types or performs data entry of information of various kinds for files and records;
• Operates various computer equipment to establish and maintain work system records;
• Processes subpoenas and other court related documents;
• Types reports;
• Transcribes machine dictated police reports;
• Searches databases for information needed by patrol or investigation personnel;
• Provides information to visitors and inquiring public according to established policy and procedure;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;
• Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;
• Performs related work as required.
• Receives visitors, calls and provides information requiring technical knowledge of department operations and procedures; receives and responds to inquiries requesting information and copies of reports;

• Graduation from High School or GED, and
• Minimum two years’ experience in the performance of clerical and administrative duties; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• Ability to obtain Iowa NCIC certification within six months of appointment.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).

Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.

Address 101 1st Street SE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401

Agency City of Cedar Rapids Phone 319-286-5111 Website http://www.cedar-rapids.org/ Address 101 1st Street SE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52401

Police Records Technician Supplemental Questionnaire * QUESTION 1 If selected for this position,are you willing and able to become Iowa NCIC certified within 6 months of hire?

* QUESTION 2 How many years of experience do you have in the performance of clerical and/or secretarial duties?

* QUESTION 3 Describe your work experience where attention to detail is critical. How do you ensure your work is accurate?