LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I/II

Job Title:

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I/II

Salary:

$1,870.80 - $2,507.08 Monthly

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Lake County, California

 LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I/II Recruitment Number: 11-069
APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSTING #11-069 MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of this list (approximately 3 -12 months).  Order of certification from eligibility list – persons on a promotional eligibility list will be provided to the employing department before persons on an open eligibility list (applicants who are current County of Lake employees and reemployment employees).

The position may be filled at any one of the listed levels dependent upon the needs of the department and the qualifications of the candidate selected.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full position job description and requirements.

Training and Experience:

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I
One (1) year of office support work experience in a position having substantial public contact.   

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN II

Two (2) years of office and law enforcement support work experience in a position comparable to that of a Law Enforcement Records Technician I with the County of Lake.

Training in the operation and use of the CLETS terminal is required for positions in the Sheriff’s Department.     

Special Requirements:
LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I/II

A successful candidate will be required to submit to, and pass, a variety of rigorous background checks prior to appointment. 

 Job Posting Details:

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer.  Veteran’s Preference.

 Full Job Description:

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN I

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to learn to perform a variety of office assistance and law enforcement support duties; to maintain confidential and public department records and reports; to learn to enter law enforcement related data into computerized systems; may maintain crime index and case files; to collect/process monies and maintain receipt records; may learn to process warrants; to respond to information requests from the public; may monitor and check-in visitors at the Lake County Jail facility; to conduct inventories; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry and first working level in the Law Enforcement Records Technician class series. Incumbents learn to maintain Department records and reports. Law Enforcement Records Technician I incumbents perform many assignments in a training and learning capacity. When an incumbent becomes familiar with Department records and computer systems and Department policies, as well as demonstrates good sustained work performance, incumbents may be promoted to the Law Enforcement Records Technician II level. 

REPORTS TO

A variety of supervisory or management positions depending upon the department or program area where assigned.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory class.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Correct English grammar, usage and spelling.

Modern office methods and procedures.

Proper telephone techniques and procedures.            

Ability to:

Learn the operating policies, procedures, and functions of the Department to which assigned.

Learn the laws, codes, rules, and regulations related to law enforcement records and reports.

Learn to operate computerized systems, and teletype equipment.

Use sound judgment in handling sensitive material.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Read, analyze, and interpret laws, codes, rules, and regulations impacting maintenance and release of information in law enforcement records.

Evaluate situations and respond appropriately.

Use a computer keyboard to enter and extract a variety of data and information.

Perform a variety of administrative, general, and office support work.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

One (1) year of office support work experience in a position having substantial public contact.   

Special Requirements:

A successful candidate will be required to submit to, and pass, a variety of rigorous background checks prior to appointment.

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS TECHNICIAN II

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of office assistance and law enforcement support duties; to maintain confidential and public department records and reports; to enter law enforcement related data into computerized systems; may maintain crime index and case files; to respond to information requests from the public; to collect/process monies and maintain receipt records; may process warrants; may monitor and check-in visitors at the Lake County Jail facility; to conduct inventories; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the second working level in the Law Enforcement Records Technician class series Incumbents maintain a variety of department records and reports. This class is distinguished from Law Enforcement Records Technician I by the fact that incumbents at this level are more experienced and work with minimal guidance and supervision. It is distinguished from Law Enforcement Records Technician III in that Law Enforcement Records Technician III incumbents perform more specialized and/or complex work and may have day-to-day responsibility for an assigned work area. Also, incumbents in the Law Enforcement Records Technician III class may provide lead direction and work coordination for other staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Correct English grammar, usage and spelling.

Modern office methods and procedures.

Proper telephone techniques and procedures.            

Operating policies, procedures, and functions of the department to which assigned.

Laws, codes, and regulations related to law enforcement records and reports and the confidentiality of information.                   

Law enforcement terminology.

Ability to:         

Operate computerized systems and teletype equipment.

Use sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential material.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Prepare and maintain accurate records.

Read, analyze, and interpret laws, codes, rules, and regulations impacting records processing and release of information.

Evaluate situations and respond appropriately.

Use a computer keyboard to enter and extract a variety of data and information.

Perform a variety of administrative, general, and office support work with minimal guidance and supervision.

Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff.

Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two (2) years of office and law enforcement support work experience in a position comparable to that of a Law Enforcement Records Technician I with the County of Lake.

Training in the operation and use of the CLETS terminal is required for positions in the Sheriff’s Department.     

Special Requirements:

A successful candidate will be required to submit to, and pass, a variety of rigorous background checks prior to appointment.