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This position serves as the first point of contact with the general public by walk in or telephone. Researches and responds to requests for information from the public in accordance with Department and State guidelines. Responsible for all aspects of records releases, from taking the request to release, following all established guidelines. Performs general clerical duties relating to the processing and maintenance of police records and acts as back up for the Records Specialist position as needed.
Job Responsibility:
Manages the lobby records window
Processes all public records requests for the Police Department including audio, video, and photographs
Processes requests for background checks from other government agencies, recruiters, law enforcement, and private companies
Provides customer service by directing customers and staff to appropriate departments or external agencies
Assists the public by answering and directing telephone calls, greeting visitors, resolving problems and answering inquiries
Prepares receipts by entering and reconciling in Tyler Cashiering and forwarding to Finance Department
Enters citations and trespass notices into records management system
Processes crash reports for filing
Assists with redaction for public records requests as needed
Requirements:
Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency
Experience: Minimum three years experience in a related field
Certifications and Other Requirements: None
Reading: Work requires the ability to read general correspondence, records, reports, manuals, court paperwork, and record requests
Math: Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Writing: Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, records, reports, and letters
Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure
Policy/Decision Making: Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results
Technical Skills: Broad Application - Work requires the use of standard technical skills appropriate to the work environment of the organization
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: Moderate - Interactions may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations
Nice to have:
Three years of experience working in an office environment
A minimum of one year of experience working with records management systems, with an emphasis on public safety or criminal justice records
Records keeping experience including laws associated with public records release of information
At least three years of experience in dealing with confidential records and the importance of maintaining that confidentiality