Crime Data Clerk - Sheriff's Office - J01420 - 37000

Nueces County • Rock Island, IL

108d • $16

About The Position

Handles County input, confirmation, retrieval, and maintenance of criminal information in local, state, and national databases. Obtains and shares needed information via teletype equipment or computer. The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus at least one year of responsible clerical experience.
• Must type 25 wpm.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
• Training or experience in law enforcement telecommunications is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in telecommunications.
• Experience in data entry.
• Responsible employment in a law-enforcement setting.
• Experience in high-volume telephone communications servicing clients/customers.

Responsibilities

• Using three different computer terminals, incumbent enters and retrieves data from three teletype systems: TCIC/NCIC (Texas Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center), RMS (Records Management System for local city/county data), and the Nueces County database.
• Performing criminal history checks on individuals.
• Retrieving information from TCIC, NCIC, and the RMS for background investigations of those applying for jobs in the Sheriff’s Department and for jail pretrial services.
• Entering data into TCIC/NCIC systems on persons for whom warrants have been issued in Nueces County.
• Providing confirmation, on a 24-hour basis, on inquiries about outstanding warrants from law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
• Clearing, modifying, and updating warrants in the TCIC, NCIC, and RMS systems.
• Sending and receiving administrative teletype messages to and from other law enforcement agencies.
• Entering warrants in the local RMS (Records Management System).
• Maintaining files of stolen articles and missing persons.
• Answering telephone calls from the public after 5:00 p.m. depending on shift assignment.
• Assisting in the training of new clerks.

Benefits

• Base Pay: $16.13 Hourly
• Paid training courses for TCIC/NCIC requirements and TLETS network.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED