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Company Name : City of Thornton
Location : Thornton, CO 80229
Position : POLICE RECORDS SPECIALIST

Job Description : SUMMARY

Under general supervision performs a variety of police records functions including entering police records, compiling statistics, and responding to requests for criminal justice records in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Enters, retrieves, queries, updates, confirms and cancels a variety of police case and incident records and reports into the National Crime Information Center system and the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) system and other computerized data bases. Maintains accurate and current records of criminal activities; reviews records and verifies proper completion and signatures. Retrieves and researches archived records. Ensures quality control with law enforcement report accuracy. Validates CCIC/NCIC entries. Enters traffic citations in the RMS system and in working with the electronic traffic citations. Provides general information to the public. Makes referrals to other agencies as appropriate. Enters, modifies and cancels data from police reports into internal database with a high degree of accuracy. Process other documents according to established procedures, local, state and federal laws and mandates, and some within court-mandated time frames. Determine relevant coding from various source documents. Accepts, verifies, enters, files, confirms, and processes canceled warrants issued by county and municipal courts. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with coworkers, officers, administrators, and the general public. Researches and retrieves criminal history information and appropriately releases criminal justice records to law enforcement officers, court employees, insurance companies, and others in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and procedures. Complies with State of Colorado Archives and the city of Thornton retention schedule. Seals/expunges criminal justice records as directed by court orders. Performs clerical support functions including fingerprinting, answering phones, directing calls, taking messages, assisting customers, making photocopies, and shredding sensitive documents. Responds to complaints and inquiries; collects and secures cash from the public for bonds, fines, and fees for various services and prepares daily cash reports. Works a varying schedule and/or shift. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:
High school diploma or GED; two years’ clerical experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Criminal Justice Information Network Certification is desirable.

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.
Knowledge of basic functions of the department and roles of department personnel.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of policy and process in releasing or declining to release criminal history information.
Skill in accurately coding and entering data and information into local, state and federal police records systems.
Skill in providing quality customer service.
Ability to apply the coding system used to identify various crimes and criminal activities.
Ability to follow the confidentiality requirements for police records and information.
Ability to update, research, and retrieve information efficiently.
Ability to handle cash according to established procedures.
Ability to follow complex written and verbal instruction.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, data base management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other law enforcement agencies and the general public.

Physical and Mental Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, demonstrate manual dexterity, grasp, talk, hear, and see. The employee sometimes is required to stand and reach. The employee is also required to perform moderate lifting up to 40 lbs.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position applied for. Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options
Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
Flexible Spending Plan
Retiree Health Savings Plan
Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans
Short & Long-term Disability Plans
Paid Holidays
Vacation & Sick Leave
Multilingual Incentive Pay
Recreation Pass
Wellness Program – Learn more here
In-House Training Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Schedules
Hybrid Schedules

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