minimum qualifications
This recruitment is currently open as a shortage recruitment, so the minimum qualifications are different than the standard recruitment.
- High school diploma or equivalent, AND
- Typing: Must be able to type at the rate of 200 keystrokes (40 words) per minute.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT TREQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must submit a Personal History Statement (PHS) form with their application. This documentation will be used to conduct a background investigation. Completion of this form is MANDATORY for employment consideration.
- Applicants are also required to complete a polygraph examination, fingerprinting, and a background investigation prior to appointment, and must obtain ACCESS II certification during the probationary period.
The City of Spokane no longer screens for cannabis during the initial hiring process; however, cannabis use after employment is not permitted. Applicants may be subject to random drug tests during employment.
work schedule
The Spokane Police Records Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with day, swing, and graveyard shifts.
All new employees will be on a one-year probation plan and will work several months on each shift during their first year.
After the first year, available shifts are assigned through a seniority-based bidding process.
Salary
Workgroup functions
Criminal Records
- Processes reports, warrants, teletype, and faxes.
- Updates and corrects multiple databases as required.
- Reports may include missing person reports, stolen vehicle recoveries, warrants, offender-based tracking systems, and ineligibility to possess a firearm.
- Disseminates documents as required by applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Domestic Violence
- Processes court orders and updates databases as the court orders are served or status is changed.
- Works closely with court staff to review court orders and make requests for any corrections when needed.
- Court orders may include criminal no-contact orders and a variety of civil protection orders like domestic violence protection orders, anti-harassment orders, extreme risk protection orders and restraining orders.
Public Window
- Reviews applications and conducts criminal background checks for concealed pistol licenses and firearm dealers.
- Generates paperwork and submits requests to outside agencies.
- High customer interaction.
- Performs cash transaction and other accounting duties.