Administrative Specialist II-BU (Criminal History Unit)

Administrative Specialist II-BU (Criminal History Unit)

Salary

$36.89 - $41.31 Hourly

Location

SPD Headquarters, 610 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00882

Department

Seattle Police Department

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

About the Department:

The Seattle Police Department is comprised of approximately 1,600 dedicated law enforcement professionals all committed to creating and fostering a work environment that is collaborative, innovative, and leading the way in law enforcement principles and practices. Ours is a culture that encourages top performers to adhere to a standard of excellence in the identification of and resolution to complex challenges. At SPD we acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Position Description:

The Seattle Police Department is actively recruiting an Administrative Specialist-II within the Criminal History Unit. This is a rare opening to work for our innovative and well-respected Department in an environment where you can put all your existing skills to use, while learning new techniques in a highly motivated team environment.

Under the supervision of the Criminal History Unit Supervisor, you will interpret, analyze, enter, maintain, and transcribe various criminal arrest records and information generated from Police personnel, King County Jail, Law Department, and the courts into the Records Management System (RMS). Disseminate confidential information.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately interpret, analyze, enter, and transcribe confidential criminal history record information generated from bookings, citations, summons and other official documents into the Police Records Management System.
• Uses multi-level law enforcement and related computer systems to search for information and to enter updates/modifications accordingly.
• Interpret information from computer systems generated by the courts, police data systems, and police image systems and outside agencies.
• Performs basic problem solving.
• Review, verify and process criminal history record information, researching to find correct data and/or documents as necessary.
• Perform file maintenance functions as needed.
• Maintain security of work area and of confidential police files.
• Provide a full range of administrative support for the Department, inside/outside law Enforcement/Criminal Justice agencies.
• Assist internal Law Enforcement with information and procedures.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Administrative Support Supervisor or Data Center Manager.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Requires two years of clerical support experience (or a combination of education, training and/or experience which provides evidence of the ability to perform the work of the class).

Desired Qualifications:

• Proficient in data entry work.
• Ability to understand and apply procedures, instructions, and regulations.
• Knowledge of basic functions, procedures, and policies of the Police Department.
• Knowledge of basic functions of various court systems.
• Able to demonstrate successful problem-solving skills and reliable judgment.
• Ability to type 35 WPM accurately.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and perform repetitive tasks accurately.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must maintain confidentiality of information and documents.
• Ability to perform work under strict adherence to guidelines.

Position Requirements:

• Pass a Seattle Police Department Background Investigation.
• Must perform work on-site. Individual schedule will be based on an agreement between the employee and manager.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits.

The full salary range for this position is $36.89 - $41.31 per hour.

New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression, which is $36.89 hourly. Current City employees' starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rules regarding promotions. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) regular position with full benefits. This is a Civil Service position eligible for overtime.

How to Apply:

• Apply online at http://www.seattle.gov/jobs. Please refer to: Job# 2026-00882
• A cover letter and resume, that provide additional information on why your skills and experience make you qualified for this job are required.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Dene Warren Sakamoto at naidene.warrensakamoto@seattle.gov.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:

Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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Answers to the following questions will help us determine whether candidates meet the minimum requirements of the position. Indicating "see resume" or "see application" are not sufficient responses to the supplemental questions. (Note: blank applications and/or entering see resume in lieu of completing the City of Seattle application will flag your application as incomplete.) A complete and accurate City of Seattle application is required for this position. Did you update your City of Seattle application to reflect any recent changes to your experience and/or education?

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A complete and accurate City of Seattle application is required for this position. A cover letter and resume are both required. Missing any of the required attachments will flag your submission as incomplete. Did you attach both a cover letter and resume? (NOTE: Even if you have imported your resume directly into the application fields, you must still attach it).

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Do you understand this position requires the selected candidate to be available to work onsite, in person; that there is no remote work available?

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• No

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At this time, the City is only able to hire candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship or those who qualify for TN visa eligibility. We are unable to support other visa types (e.g., H-1B, F-1, etc.). If selected, would you be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship or through a valid TN visa?

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Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs