Police Support Specialist
13 days ago
Salem
Job DescriptionSalary: $25.51 to $33.29 per hour; $4,421.73 to $5,770.27 per month Location: City of Keizer, Oregon Department: Police Open: March 19, 2026 Close: April 6, 2026 Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, in person (no remote) At the City of Keizer, we are dedicated to building a safe, welcoming, and wellsupported community. The Keizer Police Department reflects this commitment by serving with conscientiousness, courage, empathy, helpfulness, and humility, ensuring our work is rooted in fairness and integrity. Our Police Support Specialists are essential to this mission, providing accurate and secure information management while supporting officers, partner agencies, and the public. About the Role The Police Support Specialist performs complex administrative, records management, and customer service duties within the Police Departments Support Services Division. This position serves as a key point of contact for the public, employees, and outside agencies while ensuring police records and information systems remain accurate, secure, and accessible. Key Responsibilities • Provide front-office reception and customer service, • Receive and route calls, requests, and departmental communications, • Enter police reports, citations, and records into department systems, • Process requests for police reports and collect associated fees, • Maintain officer court calendars and distribute subpoenas, • Enter and update data in state and national law enforcement databases, • Assist staff in locating reports and information Why You'll Love This Job • Make an Impact: Support community safety by managing critical information that helps officers, partner agencies, and the public., • Diverse Work: Handle a wide range of responsibilities from processing and managing critical records to assisting officers and the public, coordinating with partner agencies, and supporting daily police operations in a fastpaced, service-oriented environment., • Professional & Dedicated Team: Work alongside a team that values conscientiousness, courage, empathy, helpfulness, and humility while delivering highquality public service. At the City of Keizer, our Leadership Philosophy reflects our commitment to making our organizationand our communitya place where people want to work, live, and thrive. Grounded in our shared core values, we strive every day to REACH for Excellence. Responsible Excellent Accessible Compassionate Helpful Why Work for the City of Keizer? Located in Oregon's stunning Willamette Valley, Keizer is a vibrant community with easy access to mountains, coastlines, and forests, offering the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city resources. Join us, and you'll enjoy: • Moderate year-round climate ideal for outdoor adventures, • A close-knit community that values innovation and service, • Engaging events like KeizerFEST, holiday parades, and more! Pay & Benefits • Monthly Salary: $4,421.73 - $5,770.27, • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, FSA, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal leave, and holidays), PERS retirement, deferred compensation employer contribution, fitness incentive program, and even access to an on-site massage chair and employee only fitness center!, • Language Incentive: 5% pay incentive for Spanish-speaking candidates. What You Bring In addition to the minimum qualifications, we are looking for candidates who have: • Strong communication and conflictresolution skills, • Ability to remain professional and calm in challenging or emotionally charged situations, • Experience applying rules, procedures, or policies with clarity and fairness, • Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion, • Customerservice mindset with patience and professionalism, • Strong judgment and attention to detail in a fastpaced environment, • Flexibility and the ability to switch gears quickly while meeting tight deadlines Minimum Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent; and, • Two years of full-time experience in police records, public safety, or a similar administrative environment; or, • Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position; and, • Ability to pass background investigation, • Ability to obtain LEDS & CJIS within 90 days It is widely statedand supported by studiesthat candidates, especially women, are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet 100% of the hiring criteria. The Citys talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of the role. We encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, even if you believe you do not meet 100% of the qualifications and hiring criteria described. Join Us in Keizer! The City of Keizer celebrates diversity and welcomes candidates with nontraditional backgrounds. If youre driven, communityminded, and eager to collaborate with a dedicated team that works closely across departments to support safe, livable neighborhoods, we want to hear from you apply today! How to Apply • Submit your resume and answer supplemental questions through theCity of Keizers BambooHR system by the closing date., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates and Veterans are encouraged to apply., • Veterans requesting Veterans Preference must answer the Veteran's Preference question and upload required documentation., • Requests for accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing prior to the closing date of this announcement. What to Expect After You Apply • Confirmation Email: After submitting your resume and supplemental questions through BambooHR, you will receive an email confirming that your application materials were successfully received., • Initial Screening: Human Resources will review your application materials to verify that minimum qualifications are met and that all required information has been submitted., • Interview Invitations: Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by email to schedule an interview. Depending on the recruitment, this may include one or more interview rounds., • Final Selection & Conditional Offer: Finalist(s) will receive a conditional job offer pending successful completion of required background checks and preemployment steps., • Status Updates: Status updates will be posted on the Citys Current Job Openings page throughout the recruitment process. For questions or accommodation requests, reach out to our Human Resources Department via email at or via phone at 503-856-3419.