Criminal Justice Data Entry Clerk (Teletype Specialist)

Salary : $40,123.20 - $62,192.00 Annually

Location : FL 34205, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-500001

Bureau : ADMINISTRATIVE

Opening Date : 01 / 23 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

General Description of Duties

This is a civilian position providing clerical and customer service duties to include timely data-entry and dissemination of sensitive criminal justice information such as missing persons, stolen vehicles, injunctions, criminal history checks, etc.. Clerks work closely with law enforcement deputies, detectives and other agencies via the radio and / or phone and are responsible for accurate tracking, validating and cancellation of Florida / National Crime Information Center (FCIC / NCIC) records as necessary. MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, HOLIDAYS AND ROTATING SHIFTS.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Ability to accurately enter and / or retrieve information from various computer systems and / or programs in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county and its road network.
• Knowledge of dispatch codes and signals used to respond to emergency and non-emergency service.
• Knowledge of FCIC / NCIC rules and regulations, codes and query forms.
• Skill in the use of computers, two-way radio communications and various other equipment used to perform daily functions of position.
• Checks jurisdictional boundaries and notifies other agencies when a call is within their boundaries. Provides assistance as requested.
• Responds to inquiries from law enforcement personnel for information on tag numbers, warrants, and other miscellaneous inquiries. Makes phone calls as needed.
• Maintains logs in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
• Must be Full NCIC / FCIC certified or must obtain certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• This is a 24 / 7 operation. Employee must be able to work flexible hours / schedules.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Tasks and Policies

POLICY

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States?

Are you at least 18 years of age?

Have you registered with Selective Service?(NOTE : Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N / A'.

Which best describes your highest level of education?

What best describes your current typing speed?

Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, rotating shifts, and holidays?

You may be called in to work on short notice, outside of your regular, scheduled hours. Are you available and willing to report to work when called?

Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception : Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation)

Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)

If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N / A" if not applicable.

In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)?

In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997).

In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts?

Upon review of the job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job?

If you answered "No" to the previous question above, please indicate any reasonable accommodation(s) that will assist you in performing the essential functions of the position.

Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands? (Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy )

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Salary : $40,123 - $62,192