Public Safety Records Specialist

City of Beaverton; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement contribution

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

PTO accrual

EAP

HRA VEBA

Bilingual pay premiums

Job summary

The City of Beaverton is hiring a Police Records Specialist to support daily operations in Oregon's sixth largest city. The role blends customer service with detailed administrative tasks, including maintaining records and assisting with time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced police environment.

Responsibilities include handling public records requests, querying databases such as LEDS and NCIC, writing and organizing reports, and supporting officers by providing information and processing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of clerical and customer service experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Support police officers by performing research and providing information.
• Handle phone calls, collect fees, manage mail, and assist with after-hours property releases.
• Provide consistent and positive customer service to internal and external customers.
• Help problem-solve and provide information to external customers regarding city policies, procedures, and laws.
• Read, write, and organize police reports.
• Process public records requests and ensure protected information is not released.
• Handle sensitive information securely.
• Create, manage, and process files, logs, and records.
• Use cameras to monitor building entrances and gates, and people in holding cells for safety.
• Register sex offenders on behalf of the Oregon State Police.
• Take after-hours calls for City of Beaverton services and contact on-call staff as needed.
• Transcribe recordings, distribute materials, order office supplies.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Beaverton is hiring a Police Records Specialist to support daily operations in Oregon's sixth largest city. The role blends customer service with detailed administrative tasks, including maintaining records and assisting with time-sensitive requests in a fast-paced police environment.

Responsibilities include handling public records requests, querying databases such as LEDS and NCIC, writing and organizing reports, and supporting officers by providing information and processing