Court/Records Technician

City of Westerville • Westerville OH 43081, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled and confidential records work for the Division of Police. Work involves developing, maintaining, updating and disseminating a wide variety of police records and information, in compliance with confidentiality requirements and significant contact with the public (often under stressful conditions) and Division personnel. Work also involves accounting for police evidence and property. Under the immediate direction of the Records Shift Supervisor, the Court / Records Technician I is responsible for managing court and police records, assisting the public with various requests, and processing reports. Employee must be able to deal effectively with the public, update and maintain police records accurately and in a timely manner, and interact effectively with sworn staff, in compliance with state, federal, and local rules and regulations regarding police records and release of criminal history information. Work is reviewed for quality and adherence to policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED).
• Entry level / no prior experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Public Notary certification and LEADS certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Nice To Haves

• KNOWLEDGE OF: court processes, procedures, policies, legal documents, laws, and other legal factors pertaining to the court; organization, operations, functions and scope of the authority of the court; Ohio Incident-Based Crime reporting data collection and submission specifications; Ohio Public Records Laws; modern office practices and procedures; city goals and objectives; city policies and procedures.
• SKILL IN : use of modern office equipment and software; record management; computer operation; critical thinking; judgment and decision making.
• ABILITY TO: secure confidential information; handle sensitive public contacts and to deal tactfully, courteously, and authoritatively with the public in person and over the telephone; understand and follow oral and written instructions; demonstrate professionalism; apply management principles to solve agency problems.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare all citations for court; assign case identification data; enter pertinent information into computer; order transcripts, reports and record checks; prepare waivers, judgment entries; send summons and rescheduling notices.
• Process daily reports including incident reports, accident reports, citations, vehicle impounds, arrests and charges.
• Enter and maintain police arrest, criminal, field inquiries, and other reports and records into the computer; locate information, type a variety of city, state, and federal reports and correspondence; maintain various police information program data; notarize juvenile and adult charges; process, enter, and file court dispositions.
• Examine records for LEADS verifications; ensure records files are properly maintained; approve the release of criminal records checks and copies of police reports when appropriate; maintain statistical tracking to assist in compiling state and federal crime information.
• Receive and route non-emergency telephone calls; respond to questions and problems from the public; direct calls and citizens to other departments; greet and screen visitors to the Division; assist the public in the completion of various forms and the handling of various problems; provide assistance with traffic accident records, applications, lost animals, and other concerns; release information on crimes, accidents, or other incidents to the media, ensuring compliance with established policy and the Ohio Public Records Laws.
• Record and enter dispositions into the court database; process payment plans, commitments and releases to/from jail; suspend licenses, reports convictions to BMV, and BCI&I as required by law; complete and send required documentation to appropriate agencies; coordinate the seizure/immobilization of vehicles with owners, lien holders, BMV, and coordinators.
• Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED