2016/05/10 City Council Resolution 2016-40RESOLUTION NO. 2016-40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A CHANGE IN JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY
RANGE FOR RECORDS SUPERVISOR AND ADJUSTING THE ALLOCATED POSITION
FROM RECORDS SUPERVISOR TO PROPERTY AND RECORDS SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, the job description and job title for the Records Supervisor had not been
updated to reflect the changes in the Department's reporting structure to include oversight and
supervision of the property and evidence function; and
WHEREAS, staff has analyzed staffing needs, options and costs and recommends a
change in the job description and salary range for Records Supervisor to Property and Records
Supervisor and has created a revised job description for this position that meets the needs of the
City; and
WHEREAS, staff has conducted a salary survey and recommends placement of the
Property and Records Supervisor position in existing RPEA Range 85-X of $5,399 - $6,562 per
month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park that it does hereby authorize and approve the change in position from Records Supervisor to
Property and Records Supervisor with a job description as provided for in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated by this reference;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Property and Records Supervisor position is
established at the salary range listed above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the position allocated in the FY 2015-16 budget is
changed from Records Supervisor to Property and Records Supervisor at the salary range indicated
effective retroactively to December 14, 2015 when it was initially discovered that the Records
Supervisor job description needed to be updated.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of May, 2016.
CITY OF Rot-INE1ZT PARK
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Caitlin Saldanha, Deputy City Clerk
Attachments: Exhibit A and B
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EXHIBIT "A"
City of Rohnert Park
PROPERTY AND RECORDS SUPERVISOR
Existing RPEA Range 85-X
$5,399 - $6,562 monthly
DEFINITION
Supervises, trains, and assigns staff involved in the processing, release, retention, and
security of property and evidence, Public Safety records and other related documents;
oversees staff performing reception duties at the front counter; performs other duties as
required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Property and Records Supervisor is a working supervisor that has operational
responsibility for the Property and Evidence Unit and the Records Bureau of the Public Safety
Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Direction is provided by a Public Safety Commander. Supervisory responsibility includes the
direct supervision of paid non -sworn support staff and volunteers involved in a variety of law
enforcement and fire property, records and receptionist activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
• Supervises, assigns, schedules, and oversees the daily operations of the Property and
Evidence Unit and the Records Bureau
• Accepts and maintains chain of custody and the proper disposition of all property and
evidence in accordance with State and Federal law and court orders
• Coordinates and assists in annual inventory and audits
• Coordinates recording, storage and disposition of all evidence and found property
• Coordinates security and maintenance of department property room in accordance
with state laws and departmental regulations
• Ensures compliance with relevant OSHA and City safety regulations
• Compiles or oversees the compilation of a variety of requested and mandated
statistical reports for the Department
• Maintains current information on laws and regulations affecting maintenance and
destruction of police records
• Selects, trains, and evaluates assigned staff
• Oversees the preparation, distribution, and release of a variety of police reports to the
District Attorney, defendants, victims, and other agencies
• Supervises the receptionist activities at the Department's front counter
• Handles the more difficult or sensitive requests for information or complaints either in
person or over the phone
• Supervises the filing and retrieval of all reports and records for the Public Safety
Department
• Ascertains others' right of access to police record information prior to release
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• Categorizes or supervises the categorizing of Department statistics according to a
variety of guidelines and criteria
• Oversees filings done by other staff
• Ensures proper security of records
• Researches a variety of information from Department records
• Registers and reports on sex, narcotic, and arson offenders in compliance with
applicable laws
• Reviews subpoenas and discovery orders for completeness prior to release of
information
• Develops and recommends the adoption of policies and procedures for the Property
and Evidence Unit and the Records Bureau
• Prepares information for budget projections and requests
• Researches and prepares a variety of information
• Oversees the data entry, transcription and computer operations of the Property and
Evidence Unit and the Records Bureau
• Oversees the maintenance of a variety of fire service reports and statistics
• Responds to a variety of requests for information concerning Public Safety Department
functions and policies
• Uses computer programs, including word processors, speadsheets and Records
Management System
• May provide backup for other Department office support staff
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:
• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally
responsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Sufficient experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
would be qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
• Equivalent of a high school diploma; and
• Three years of increasingly responsible work experience involving the processing,
retention, and release of Police and/or Fire property, evidence, and/or records.
• College coursework in a related field is highly desirable.
Knowledge of:
• Considerable knowledge of operations, policies, procedures, and functions of the
Public Safety Department
• Basic laws, codes, and ordinances governing the operation of a public safety agency
• Principles of records management
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• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the maintenance and release of information
from police records, i.e. the Public Records Act
• Property and evidence management concepts, methods and practices, including
planning, organizing and directing the receipt, storage, safeguarding, disposal,
distribution and record keeping for property, narcotics, cash, and firearms
• Laws, codes and ordinances governing the proper collection, storage and disposition
of property and evidence
• Methodologies used in maintaining and reporting crime statistics
• Laws governing the destruction of police records
• Techniques and methods of statistical research and reporting
• Principles of selection, supervision, training and evaluation
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Business math and basic accounting
• Laws and procedures involved in the registration of felony offenders
• Modern office equipment, practices and procedures
• Proper telephone techniques and procedures; customer service
Skill to
• Type at a rate of 50 net w.p.m.
Ability to:
• Supervise multiple activities and assure task completion on a timely basis
• Establish or revise policies or procedures to ensure the legal release, disposal or
destruction of records and property or evidence
• Establish control mechanisms and provide training to staff to ensure procedures are
followed to minimize City's liability exposure
• Maintain responsibility for the preparation, updating, and release of information from
police records
• Interpret and apply laws and regulations governing the maintenance of police records
• Select, train, supervise, evaluate, and recommend discipline for other personnel
involved in record keeping and reception activities
• Research and compile statistical information
• Perform a variety of complex office assistance and administrative report work
• Think clearly and act quickly in emergency situations
• Maintain courteous and tactful, but firm relationship with the public and representatives
of other agencies
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn and utilize new technology
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling,
bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in preparing written
reports, statistical reports and entering data when using a computer key board. Additionally,
the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading and reviewing reports and using the
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computer, and hearing is required when providing phone and counter service. A stressful
environment may exist when dealing with complaints on the phone or in person.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Unit: Rohnert Park Employees' Association (RPEA)
Approved By:
Date Approved:
EXHIBIT "B"
RECORDS SUPERVISOR - BASE SALARY SURVEY
Based on current salary for Records Supervisor
COMPARATOR CITIES
LOCAL CITIES
Relationship
City
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Novato
Police Records Specialist Supervisor
$5,376
$6,534
Petaluma
Police Records Supervisor
$5,068
$6,165
Santa Rosa
Records Supervisor
$5,452
$6,984
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$4,897
$5,952
Records Supervisor
Mean
$5,299
-7.58%
$6,561
-9.28%
Median $.5,:376
-8.91%
$6,534
-8.91%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
COMPARATOR CITIES
Max Monthly
Relationship
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Cotati
Police Support Services Supervisor
$4,875
$5,926
Martinez
Records Supervisor
$4,683
$5,692
Pacifica
Police Records Supervisor
$6,377
$7,730
Pleasant Hill
Support Services Supervisor
$5,961
$7,697
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$4,897
$5,952
Mean
$5,474
-10.54%
$6,761
-11.97%
Median $5,418
-9.62%
$6,812
-12.62%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Position
Max Monthly
Relationship
Records Supervisor
$5,952
0.00%
Animal Shelter Supervisor
Code Compliance Officer
Crime Analyst
$5,952
0.00%
PS Communications
Supervisor
$6,821
-12.74%
Property Technician
$5,271
12.92%
RECORDS SUPERVISOR - BASE SALARY SURVEY
Based on 5% Increase for Records Supervisor
COMPARATOR CITIES
LOCAL CITIES
Relationship
City
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Novato
Police Records Specialist Supervisor
$5,376
$6,534
Petaluma
Police Records Supervisor
$5,068
$6,165
Santa Rosa
Records Supervisor
$5,452
$6,984
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$5,141
$B,249
Records Supervisor
Mean
$5,299
-2.98%
$6,561
-4.76%
Median $5,376
-4.37%
$6,534
-4.36%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
COMPARATOR CITIES
Max Monthly
Relationship
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Cotati
Police Support Services Supervisor
$4,875
$5,926
Martinez
Records Supervisor
$4,683
$5,692
Pacifica
Police Records Supervisor
$6,377
$7,730
Pleasant Hill
Support Services Supervisor
$5,961
$7,697
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$5,141
$6,249
Mean
$5,474
-6.08%
$6,761
-7.58%
Median $5,418
-5.11%
$6,812
-8.26%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Position
Max Monthly
Relationship
Records Supervisor
$6,249
0.00%
Public Works Inspector
Sr Engineering Tech
$6,249
0.00%
PS Communications
Supervisor
$6,821
-8.39%
Property Technician
$5,271
18.55%
RECORDS SUPERVISOR - BASE SALARY SURVEY
Based on 10% increase for Records Supervisor
COMPARATOR CITIES
LOCAL CITIES
Max Monthly
City
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Novato
Police Records Specialist Supervisor
$5,376
$6,534
Petaluma
Police Records Supervisor
$5,068
$6,165
Santa Rosa
Records Supervisor
$5,452
$6,984
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$5,399
$6„562
Records Supervisor
Mean
$5,299
1.89%
$6,561
0.02%
Median $5,376
0.43%
$6,534
0.43%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
COMPARATOR CITIES
Position
Max Monthly
City
Position
Min Monthly
Max Monthly
Cotati
Police Support Services Supervisor
$4,875
$5,926
Martinez
Records Supervisor
$4,683
$5,692
Pacifica
Police Records Supervisor
$6,377
$7,730
Pleasant Hill
Support Services Supervisor
$5,961
$7,697
Rohnert Park
Records Supervisor
$5,399
$6,562
Mean
Median
$5,474
-1.37%
$5,418
-0.35%
$6,761
-2.95%
$6,812
-3.66%
ROHNERT PARK - INTERNAL CLASSIFICATIONS
Position
Max Monthly
Relationship
Retards Supervisor
$6,562
0.00%
Environmental Coordinator
Project Coordinator
$6,562
0.00%
PS Communications Supervisor
$6,821
-3.80%
Property Technician
$5,271
24.49%