The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to build and foster strong relationships with the community through our outreach and engagement, while adhering to the highest standards and traditions of the Phoenix Police Department. The Phoenix Police Department is committed to the Guiding Values of our P.R.I.D.E. Statement: Protection, Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication and Employee Excellence. Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Crime Coding Specialists read, collect, interpret, and audit crime related information from incident and arrest reports and encode information based on Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) standards. These positions also work in cooperation with members of the Crime Analysis and Research Unit to facilitate the identification of crime trends and patterns identified via quality assurance review of crime reports. Duties of UCR Crime Coding Specialists include reading police crime reports and determining the appropriate federal offense category; collecting and encoding data; sorting and entering codes into various computer databases; and performing related clerical tasks with specific attention to detail and data quality. These positions utilize knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes, Uniform Crime Reporting Summary Reporting standards, National Incident-Based Reporting criteria, and police terminology.

SALARY

$16.52 (minimum) - $24.11 (maximum) hourly / $34,361.60 - $50,148.80 annually

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical work involving the receipt, filing, retrieving, reporting, and processing of records on criminal justice activities.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed here.
• Must be able to remain in a sitting position and able to read documents on a computer screen for extended periods of time.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays, and/or variable hours. Vacation and shift assignments are determined by seniority.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience with Uniform Crime Reporting Summary Reporting (UCR SRS) Standards.
• Experience with Uniform Crime Reporting National Incident-Based Reporting System (UCR NIBRS) criteria.
• Experience with Hexagon InPursuit records management system (RMS) client and field-based reporting (FBR) screens.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes April 24, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Police Coding Clerk, JC:01260, ID# 46914, 04/07/2023, 3 mos., AJ, Benefits:003 City of Phoenix employees commit to Work Smart, Spend Wisely, Be Kind. City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.