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Job Description
Summary
Minimum starting salary is $19.63 per hour depending on qualifications
This position closes at midnight on Sunday, March 16, 2025, and the Police Department Background Packet will be sent on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:- Associate degree
- AND two years of records management, municipal or public information/open records experience
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Driver's License
- Must complete Police Department Background Packet
- Must be able to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening.
- Must be able to pass a polygraph.
- National/Texas Crime Information Centers (NCIC/TCIC) within six months of hire.
Additional Requirements:
ALL APPLICANTS - Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
Applicant must meet CJIS requirements related to system access. By applying for this job, you are subject to a state and national criminal history check of the following:- Felony Convictions
- Felony Deferred Adjudication
- Class A & B Misdemeanor Convictions
- Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication
- Any open arrest for any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
- Any Family Violence Convictions
State mandated eligibility for this position requires the applicant to be:- A United States Citizen
- Possess an Honorable Discharge from the branch of Military in which applicant served, if applicable.
- Submit to a background investigation as required by state law.
- Provide truthful and accurate information at all times during the application process. Any dishonesty found during the application process will result in an automatic disqualification and deem the applicant permanently unsuitable for hire at any other time.
- A full list of requirements can be found on www.tcole.texas.gov
Position Overview :
Under supervision, coordinates the Waco Police Department Public Information Requests and receives indexes, retrieves, maintains, and purges open records requests according to City policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable laws.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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