Police Records & Communication Specialist
Salary
$28.14 - $35.91 Hourly
Location
230 4th St, Springfield, OR
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2026-00037
Department
Police
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
11/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
SPA
Description
Job Number: 2026-37
Closes: Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59pm
Job Hours: Shift Work
Represented: SPA
Grade: 213
Non-Exempt, Full Benefits including PERS. *Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a free, on-site health and wellness clinic.
$28.14- $35.91/ hour
Pay depending on experience and based on State of Oregon defined bona fide factors in accordance with Oregons Pay Equity Act, plus an additional 5% for a bachelor's degree, 5% for intermediate Spanish ability or second language incentive, and other incentives available.
Want to learn more about joining Springfield PD? Click here:
https://springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/
Overview:
This position performs a variety of duties related to law enforcement non-emergency call taking; responding to public inquiries; specialized administrative duties in a public safety environment; provides customer service and assistance to the public and other public safety personnel; and records processing using manual and automated criminal justice systems and police records.
Springfield Police Records & Communications Specialist Minimum Requirements:
Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience may be considered qualifying. For the complete job description, please see: Class Specifications | Police Records/Communication Specialist | Class Spec Details
Though prior knowledge and experience in law enforcement call taking or records is not required to meet minimum requirements, the City will apply preference in the hiring process for candidates with:
Shift Work
This position requires shift work. The Records Department runs shifts between the hours of 6:30am- 11:30pm, seven days a week. The successful incumbent will be assigned an 8 or 10 hour per day shift, somewhere between those hours. The work week generally consists of five consecutive days with two consecutive days off or four consecutive days with three consecutive days off. Overtime may be required.
Skills Testing:
Candidates advancing in the process will be invited to testing on the evening of Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Please reserve this date, as this is the only date that testing will be offered.
Those candidates invited to skills testing will be required to provide proof of 40 wpm, net typing speed. Personal identification and net typing speed proof will be required to be admitted to testing. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ACQUIRE THIS!
Free typing tests are available between 8:30am- 12:00pm, 1:30pm- 4:00pm at Lane Workforce Network, 2510 Oakmont Way in Eugene (541/686-7601). Check in at reception and ask to take the typing to test to get verification for the City Springfield. Typing verification from an Employment Agency may also be used. Online testing scores will not be accepted unless they are administered by a reputable agency. Free online typing tests such as TypingTest.com are NOT acceptable. The typing test must be dated within the last 6 months.
Oral Boards (Interviews):
Oral Boards will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Candidates will be notified directly. Please reserve this date.
Candidates considered for this position will be identified through a series of screening tools and tests including an Employment Application, Written Test, Comprehensive Background, and Oral Interviews. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.
Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.
NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
01
Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?
02
Do you have any felony convictions?
03
Please list any NON-felony convictions. If this doesnt apply, please indicate N/A.
04
Do you have two years experience in an office environment with frequent public contact and multi-tasking clerical functions?
05
Do you have formal training or have completed coursework in law enforcement?
06
The City will apply preference in the hiring process based on prior knowledge and experience. Please select ALL that apply to you.
07
This position requires 40 wpm net typing speed. Applicants invited to testing MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF 40 WPM NET TYPING SPEED TO BE ADMITTED TO TESTING. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! Please see the job posting for details.
08
Briefly describe how you qualify for this position.
Required Question
Employer City of Springfield, Oregon
Address 225 5th Street
Suite 201
Springfield, Oregon, 97477
Phone 541-726-3705
Website https://www.springfield-or.gov
| Location | Springfield, OR |
| Salary | $28.14–$35.91 Per Hour |
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