What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Records Supervisor position at City of Lathrop, CA?
Salary : $77,156.00 - $93,783.00 Annually
Location : Lathrop, CA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2400117
Department : Lathrop Police Department
Opening Date : 02 / 28 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
POSITION INFORMATION
City of Lathrop
Police Records Supervisor There is a 4% COLA effective in July 2025.
The Position The Police Records Supervisor is the full supervisory-level class in the Police Records series. Incumbent exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized police records management activities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities. Incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from Police Records Assistant 1 / 11 in that the latter does not supervise staff.
About Lathrop
Incorporated in 1989, the City of Lathrop is located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley and sits east and west of the San Joaquin River. Interstate 5, Interstate 205, and State Route 120 intersect within the city. We are located approximately 70 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento. Monterey, Santa Cruz, Napa Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains are all located within 2 hours of Lathrop. Lathrop is centrally located within a 30-minute commute of Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, Ripon, Lodi, Modesto, and Livermore. Lathrop's population as of January 1, 2024, reported by the State of California Department of Finance, is 37,033. Additionally, the City of Lathrop made headlines in 2021,2022, 2023 and as one of Northern California's fastest-growing communities. In 2024, Lathrop was reported to be the With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.
Lathrop Police Department
The City of Lathrop Police Department was proudly launched on June 29, 2022. Following an extensive recruitment effort, we initially hired 33 sworn staff from 17 different agencies across California. Since then, the City Council has authorized funding for an additional 10 sworn positions, bringing the total to 43 sworn positions. Currently, the Department has funded :
Chief of Police (1)
Captains (2)
Lieutenants (2)
Sergeants (6)
Police Officers (32)
This includes three (3) K-9 Officers, three (3) School Resource Officers, one (1) Community Resource Officer, two (2) Detectives, one (1) Detective Sergeant and two (2) Traffic Officers. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to fill some of the newly funded positions.
A team of Community Service Officers, Records Unit, Property and Evidence Unit, as well as administrative and budget support staff also supports the Department. Dispatch services are contracted with the City of Ripon.
For information regarding the recent transition to the Police Department and the Department Divisions, please view the following links :
- Lathrop Police Department Transition Page
- Police Operations Division
- Police Support Division
Essential Functions
Include but are not limited to the following :
Supervision Received / Exercised :
Under general direction, plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff providing records management support to the Police Department; compiles and maintains police reports and records; responds to public requests for information; and performs related work as required.
Receives general direction from a Police Sergeant or other supervisory or management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over Police Records Assistants.
The full job description(s) can be viewed by accessing the following link :
Police Records Supervisor : $77,156 - $93,783
EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE / CERTIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and four ( 4) years of increasingly responsible experience in police records management. One( 1) year of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity preferred.
License / Certificate :
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, prior to date of appointment.
Additional Requirements :
Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation including truth verification process.
OTHER INFORMATION
Physical Working Conditions :
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping and / or crawling in order to install or repair computer or printer cables and hand / eye coordination and manual dexterity for semi-skilled movements, such as taking apart casings, installing parts, reconnecting computers and data entry. May involve extensive Video Display Terminal (VDT) exposure, in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing statistical reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles potentially found in the maintenance or installation of equipment. The employee may occasionally work with use of a vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may increase around the use of heavy computer hardware, servers, and sound systems.
Other Information :
A response to the supplemental questions is required and will be used as part of the screening process. Use the "Apply" link to submit your application materials for this wonderful opportunity. A completed employment application is required. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
The City of Lathrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City to provide 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, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The City of Lathrop 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, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (209) 941-7350 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Retirement
Employee contribution is 7%.
Employee contribution is 7%
Employee contribution is 7.75%
Social Security / Medicare
No participation in Social Security; there is a deduction for Medicare
Retiree Health
Hired on or before December 31, 2014, 100% vested
25% vested at 5 years
Health Insurance
The City currently contributes up to a maximum of $2,093 per month for Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees and eligible dependents beginning January 2025.
Vacation
Holidays
Twelve days annually and one floating holiday. New employees hired after July 1st shall not accrue a floating holiday until the following July 1st.
Sick Leave
96 hours (accrued bi-weekly). Upon accumulation of 96 hours sick time, up to 40 hours may be converted to vacation as outlined in the Personnel Rules and Regulations.
Term Life Insurance
City paid coverage equal to annual salary.
Deferred Compensation
Voluntary employee participation in four (4) 457 plans.
Employee Assistance Program
The EAP provides clinical and short-term counseling, as well as assistance for financial, legal, childcare and eldercare issues.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $3,000 per calendar year with pre-approval.
Flexible Spending
Voluntary employee participation in medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Salary : $77,156 - $93,783
