What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Police Records Technician position at City of Oceanside?
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Police Records Technician. The current vacancy is in the Police Department - Records Center.
The Senior Police Records Technician conducts searches of various law enforcement computer systems to obtain criminal history, wanted person, vehicle impound, Department of Motor Vehicle and other police-related information; applies Oceanside Police Department, Department of Justice and other release of information policies when providing information to law enforcement personnel and the public; provides police clearance letters; enters, modifies and retrieves stolen and recovered vehicle, property, pawn, gun, boat and missing person records into state and national law enforcement computer systems; records vehicle impound information from tow companies; evaluates correctness of information contained in police reports and corrects any inaccuracies; verifies property entries of serial numbers, quantity and prices on teletypes; sells crime case and traffic accident reports to the public via mail or at a public counter; sends and receives teletype messages via computer terminal; sorts, photocopies, routes and files arrest and crime reports; assists law enforcement personnel at a law enforcement information counter; collects fees for police licenses, clearance letters, reports and fingerprinting; maintains and checks logs of reports received; prepares form notices to owners of recovered and impounded vehicles; issues cite books to officers and retrieves for record keeping; accepts and files subpoenas for officers to have requested reports copied and returned; will assist in training; will direct coworkers in the absence of the supervisor; and performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
- Legal guidelines, regulations, laws and procedures governing the confidentiality, security and processing of law enforcement related records;
- Police terminology and law enforcement codes;
- Principles of recordkeeping and automated information systems; and
- Police Department organization and procedures as they relate to the processing of police records.
- Leadership & Supervision concepts
- Interpret and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures;
- Maintain confidentiality in stressful situations;
- Analyze situations appropriately and take an effective course of action;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Effectively organize and prioritize own work assignments to work within deadlines;
- Process a wide range of detailed paperwork and data in accordance with specific procedures;
- Work variable shifts during weekends and holidays;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities; and
- Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Understanding of law for dissemination of discovery and compliance of Public Records Requests.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
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Salary : $49,728 - $65,244
