Police Clerk

Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with the Vallejo Police Department!

The Vallejo Police Department is committed to hiring personnel who embody professionalism, are dedicated to providing superior service to the community, and who will uphold the values and core principles of the department.

THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The incumbent in the Police Clerk position will perform a variety of specialized clerical duties to support the Police Department, including preparing and maintaining police records and reports, assisting the public and staff with information requests, and ensuring compliance with department procedures. This role is essential in supporting efficient recordkeeping and daily police operations.

THE DEPARTMENT

The City of Vallejo Police Department's mission is to provide professional law enforcement services that enhance, protect, and promote the quality of life for people residing, visiting, or doing business in the City of Vallejo.

As an integral part of the community, the Vallejo Police Department is committed to providing a highly professional, ethical and quality Police service. The proud men and women of the Department are dedicated to maintaining law and order by proactively addressing crime, protecting welfare, property, and the rights of all people. In partnership with the community, community groups and other city departments, the Vallejo Police Department continually endeavors to improve its service, making Vallejo a safe place to live, work and visit.

For more information about the Vallejo Police Department, please visit their webpage .

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

The City of Vallejo is located in Solano County and has a population of approximately 121,000 residents. Vallejo is a rapidly changing, highly diverse community located midway between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. It is a friendly, active waterfront community that attracts innovative, hardworking people and takes great pride in its 148-year history and maritime heritage. Residents of Vallejo are situated to take advantage of the best of what the area has to offer. Golf, museums, performing arts, boutique shopping, brewpubs and a wide selection of restaurants are all available in Vallejo. Residents and visitors alike enjoy Vallejo's delightful historical downtown area, weekly downtown farmer's market, and beautifully restored Victorian homes and business facades. Vallejo is also home to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, one of America's only combination wildlife, oceanarium and theme parks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Police Records Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and / or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Compile, type, record and file a wide variety of police records, reports and materials including memoranda, letters, reports, complaints, declarations, booking information, restraining orders, fingerprint cards, warrants, citations, and crime and traffic reports.
• Maintain the Department's warrant system including notification, tracking and documentation on attempts to serve; access information from the computerized warrant system.
• Sort, file, copy and distribute crime reports, traffic reports, citations, petitions, and other materials to appropriate personnel.
• Assist Department personnel and the public in person and by phone including retrieving information and files, mailing out requested reports to outside agencies in accordance with established regulations, and providing general information regarding Department policies, procedures and regulations.
• Operate a computer terminal; enter and retrieve data on the CLETS system; assist officers in need of information from the CLETS system; type, enter, modify and retrieve a wide variety of police reports and records, memoranda, letters and other material.
• Maintain a variety of police records filing systems including the Department's traffic accident files.
• Receive lost and stolen property; contact the owner; release impounded and recovered vehicles.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience :

One year of clerical work experience requiring public contact and the interpretation of rules and regulations.

Training :

A high school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized clerical training.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Recruitment & Selection Process

Applications will be screened for overall qualifications the week of December 22, 2025.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental responses scored by subject matter experts the week of December 29, 2025. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited to participate in oral panel interviews.

Oral Panel Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place the week of January 19th, 2026. Oral panel interviews are weighted at 100% of a candidate's score. Candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 70%. Those who score 70% or higher will be placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

Candidates placed on the Register of Eligibles (eligible list) will be referred to the department for final interviews based on their performance in the exam. The number of candidates referred for a hiring interview is at the discretion of the hiring department.

The City reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The City of Vallejo is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, assessment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department to request an accommodation. Please contact Yissa-Tamara Barajas at (707) 648-8606 or send an email to : yissa.barajas@cityofvallejo.net no later than December 22, 202 5 at 5 : 00 p.m.

PRIOR TO HIRE

The selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete and pass the following to advance in the hiring process :

Disaster Service Workers - All City of Vallejo ("City") employees are designated Disaster Service Workers ("DSW") by state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all DSW-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Veteran's Preference - Veteran's preference points will be applied in accordance with Civil Service Rule 24. A copy of the DD 214 form must be filed at time of application.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE ) - The City of Vallejo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Vallejo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Note : The provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.