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Description
The City of Redwood City is recruiting for a dynamic individual to fill the position of ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The City of Redwood City, Police Department invites you to apply for the position of Administrative Secretary. The incumbent will perform a variety of confidential and complex secretarial and administrative duties as the court liaison as well as providing support to the Investigations Unit.
Typical duties may include the following: interact professionally and effectively with judges, district attorneys, defense attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, outside agencies, and members of the public; provide administrative and operational support for court-related functions and law enforcement investigations within the Police Department; prepare, process, maintain, and distribute court documents, reports, subpoenas, warrants, confidential criminal justice information, and related records in accordance with department policies, legal requirements, and confidentiality standards; serve as a liaison between the Police Department, courts, the District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies regarding scheduling, case information, filings, warrants, subpoenas, records, procedural matters, and time-sensitive deadlines; ensure criminal cases are adequately prepared for court proceedings by reviewing, analyzing, and organizing reports, citations, case files, digital evidence, body-worn camera footage, surveillance video, photographs, audio recordings, and related investigative materials for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal, statutory, and departmental requirements; respond to complaints and requests for information regarding department procedures, court processes, instructions, precedents, and regulations; research, compile, and analyze data for special projects and reports; initiate, maintain, and audit files, records, and databases related to court operations, case management, evidence, warrants, and other department records; assist with records retention and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and confidentiality requirements; maintain and update manuals, policies, and resource materials; monitor compliance with court orders, subpoenas, and legal deadlines; exercise independent judgment and discretion while working in a fast-paced environment involving sensitive and confidential information; provide backup support to other Police Department administrative staff as needed; and perform related duties as assigned. To view complete job description, click here.
Ideal Candidate
Will embrace the City’s emphasis on excellent customer service; will be an enthusiastic self-starter who anticipates the needs of the Department; will be accurate, detail-oriented and able to track and manage multiple tasks and programs, both process and results-oriented; will successfully perform work requiring analytical and discretionary ability and be able to synthesize and summarize information; will have excellent writing and editing skills; will use initiative and independent judgment, will perform work with a regular attendance and punctuality; will be a team player who likes working in a team environment and has a sense of humor. Experience working within a law enforcement, court, legal, or criminal justice environment is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in reviewing, processing, and maintaining sensitive court and law enforcement records. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, court personnel, law enforcement staff, and members of the public in a fast-paced and confidential environment.
Ideal candidates will have experience working within the criminal justice system and possess familiarity with law enforcement and court-related software and databases, including records management systems (RMS), jail management systems (JMS), computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, CLETS, and related criminal justice information systems. The ability to review and analyze reports, digital evidence, and case-related materials with a high level of precision and organization is essential. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict legal and procedural deadlines, are highly desirable.
Benefits
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Special Instructions
Submit your application via: www.CalOpps.org by Friday, June 5, 2026 at 5:00pm, In-person oral board Interviews tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to list work experience, and education or training or stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached separately, but resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.
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