Records / Warrants Specialist

Salary : $45,201.05 - $66,781.28 Annually

Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Type : Permanent Full Time

Job Number : 25050A

Department : Administration

Division : Records / Warrants

Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a current BSO employee classified as a Records / Warrants Technician who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.
• FCIC / NCIC Terminal Certification required for continued employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions that affect job performance.

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Uniform Crime Reporting Manual and Chapter 941 of the Florida State Statute as it pertains to extraditions. A copy of the UCR Manual is available on the BSO Informant. Please visit the BSO Informant, select Manuals and Catalogs on the left side of the page, and then select UCR Manual.

Nature of Work

Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to perform a variety of administrative activities to support law enforcement personnel and the public regarding warrants / extraditions processing and the receipt, classification, and entry of reports in compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) with the Records / Warrants Division of the Broward Sheriff's Office. Duties include entering, querying, retrieving, validating and / or processing data in various database systems. Incumbents accomplish unit functions through rotating assigned work areas, and participate in cross training to ensure satisfactory performance in all records / warrants functions. Employees in this classification may perform lead work duties by monitoring work performed by entry-level Records / Warrants Technicians. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for use of independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Functions / Physical Requirements

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Performs administrative activities to support law enforcement personnel and the public regarding criminal arrest warrants, protection orders, missing people, stolen vehicles, stolen property, and extraditions processing and the classification of records in compliance with Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR).

Conducts data inquiries and / or enters updates of data such as criminal histories, warrants, driver's license records, motor vehicle tags, vehicle registration numbers, stolen vehicles and property, missing / wanted persons, orders of no contact, domestic violence injunctions, or other criminal information.

Validates entries in FCIC / NCIC by checking police reports and clerk dockets, pulling files, and verifying accuracy of the entries; reviews validation printout for any coding errors; insures that all FCIC / NCIC database entries are active and contain accurate information.

Processes original warrants, to include felonies, misdemeanors, traffic capiases, juvenile pick up orders and writs.

Confirms warrants, issues warrant numbers, issues criminal warrants to fugitive squad, and notifies detectives and / or the State Attorney's Office when fugitives have been arrested on warrants.

Places holds and / or detainers on fugitives in custody out of county and out of state.

Responds to law enforcement personnel in the field promptly and accurately in providing records or warrant information on persons in custody.

Processes bonds received from outside jurisdictions on criminal warrants.

Reviews and classifies police reports in accordance with the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines established and published by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Verifies arrest information in the JMS Web, the Warrant Tracking Systems, and the Broward County Clerk's Office Odyssey system.

Creates and processes tickets requesting Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) corrections from law enforcement.

Notifies law enforcement concerning police reports not received and not meeting the state Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) guidelines.

Receives court orders, verifies such for accuracy and completeness, and complies with court order requests concerning sealing / expunging arrests or correcting data.

Operates Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and national computer system (FCIC / NCIC) to enter, retrieve, validate, confirm, and update information.

Operates unit teletype system in approving extraditions and placing and / or releasing holds / detainers.

Notifies the State Attorney's Office concerning all new extradition cases; provides notification when subjects waive extradition.

Documents case activity, records extradition decisions, files cases in proper extradition locations, and records documentation received by subjects.

Sends formal detainers to the holding agency; provides detainer letters to the State Attorney's Office; lifts detainers on concurrently sentenced prisoners upon return to prison; performs follow up to ensure prisoners to be returned to the State are not erroneously released.

Ascertains security risks, medical status, and extradition costs for transports; determines deadlines for pick up; presents such to supervisor for transportation determination.

Processes documentation to ensure proper release of subject; prepares documentation for booking.

Coordinates all transportation arrangements for extraditions.

Initiates Governor's Warrant Requisition in circumstances where subject is fighting extradition.

Employees in this classification are assigned to work shifts which will include weekends, holidays, and extended emergency activation events (i.e. hurricanes). Employees must have the ability to work any shift and engage in flexible work assignments that can include voluntary and / or mandatory overtime to meet agency needs.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). May require physical agility and balance for tasks, such as climbing, kneeling, bending, stooping and / or reaching for objects at or above floor level. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Recruitment Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

The Broward Sheriff's Office values the contributions of its certified and civilian employees. The agency's outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team.

Here's a sampling of typical employee benefits :

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM :

The Broward Sheriff's Office is recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statues. BSO is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees to preserve a happier, healthier workforce. All BSO employees share the responsibility of maintaining a safe, productive and drug-free work environment. BSO is dedicated to programs that enhance the well-being and health of its employees and the public's safety.

For information on the Drug-Free Awareness Program :

Are you currently employed by the Broward Sheriff's Office classified as a Records / Warrants Technician and have successfully completed your probationary period?

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Salary : $45,201 - $66,781