Records Specialists work 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week. The Records Unit is operational from 0700-2100 hours. Shift start times vary.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.