Program Specialist

Description

Join a first-class department who embodies integrity, quality service, accountability, and respect as a Program Specialist within the Irvine Police Department. Assigned to Internal Affairs, the Program Specialist will perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential, and complex administrative support tasks.

Your Impact

• Prepare and transcribe audio files in designated format.
• Responsible for the Department’s account to Discovery Accelerator for email review and search.
• Maintain confidential files including workflow and correspondence for complaint investigations, employee files, claims, grievances, liability, use of force, traffic collisions, personnel records requests.
• Respond and assist with Public Records Requests including the redaction of documents.
• Receive, sort, disperse, and draft correspondence.
• Review and edit investigative reports.
• Review and retrieve case reports, case files, and body worn camera footage.
• Manage the unit's data program - BlueTeam, IAPRO, and AXON.
• Produce and Report the Annual Department Audits for DOJ, URSUS, CLETS, SB54, SB90, and Citizen’s Complaints.
• Responsible for unit retention schedule and purging of documents/files based off city policies and current senate bills.
• Provide correspondence, documentation, and case files to Human Resources Staff, City Attorney’s, Third Party Adjusters, and Command Staff.

Best Fit

• Demonstrates aptitude with computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word for data management.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Find additional information in the Program Specialist job description.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field with some experience in municipal management, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. May require a valid California driver's license.

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of legal documents, police and driving records, credit profile, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operation, prior employment records, and performance reviews. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.

The City
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.

Your Team
The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, General Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Special Investigation (vice & narcotics), and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

The Process
The selection process may include a written examination, oral interview(s), and a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.



Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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