FAQs • San Mateo • CivicEngage

What medical benefits are available for a Police Records Specialist?: City contributes $160/month toward health insurance. City provides a maximum cost of 90% of Kaiser. Dental and vision insurance offered. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.

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Police Department Recruitment: Records Incentives

1. What type of work schedule do your records specialists have?: Records Specialists work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. The Records Unit is operational from 0700-2100 hours. Shift start times vary.

2. What is the base salary range for Police Records Specialists, not including qualifying incentives?: The current base salary for Police Records Specialist I/II ranges from $59,163-$77,492 per year. This does not include incentives. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.

3. What incentives do you have for Police Records Specialists, if applicable?: The General Unit negotiated the following incentives for police records specialists: Shift Differential (4.5%), Bilingual ($2,340/year), Uniform Allowance ($208/year), 0.5% deferred compensation funded by the City. The City of San Mateo also offers free fitness classes through Parks and Recreation for employees. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.

4. Do you offer a pension for Police Records Specialists?: Yes. CalPERS retirement 2% @ 55 with 3-year average final comp for “Classic” members and 2% @ 62 with 3-year average final comp for “New” members. Police records specialists also participate in the Social Security Program. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.

5. What medical benefits are available for a Police Records Specialist?: City contributes $160/month toward health insurance. City provides a maximum cost of 90% of Kaiser. Dental and vision insurance offered. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.

6. How many vacation, and sick time hours would I receive as a Police Records Specialist?: 11-25 days per year depending on years of service, 13 paid holidays per year, and 12 days per year earned for sick hours. For the most current salary and benefits, please read the General Unit Memorandum of Understanding.