Criminal Records Tech - G113 - Support Services

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining records for the Columbus Police Department. Provides assistance to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, the public, etc. via personal contact at a service window or by telephone. Examines / screens police incident reports for any information that is required to be entered into GCIC and then pushes those reports forward. Conducts audits of entries in the department’s Records Management System. Enters property and persons into the state GCIC system as required. Restricts access to criminal history record information as required by GCIC rules. Conducts validations of property and persons records previously entered into GCIC. Expunges criminal charges from Criminal History Records as requested and authorized. Audits incident reports for compliance with the National Incident-Based Reporting System. Performs Criminal History Record Inquiries as requested by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, private citizens, etc. Photographs and fingerprints of offenders who have been arrested by Columbus Police Officers and are to be released on a summons to appear in court. Processes traffic and parking citations. Verifies vehicle identification numbers as requested by the contracted tow service company. Generates and disseminates daily bulletins to law enforcement officers. Tracks and maintains daily/weekly/monthly activity. Archives old paper-based records. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of court procedures and practices.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes and local ordinances.
Knowledge of law enforcement practices and procedures.
Skill in records maintenance and file management.
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
Skill in gathering information and preparing reports.
Skill in operating various office equipment such as a typewriter, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, shredder, and personal computer.
Skill in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining records for the Columbus Police Department.
Providing assistance to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, and the public via personal contact at a service window or by telephone.
Examining and screening police incident reports for information required to be entered into GCIC and pushing those reports forward.
Conducting audits of entries in the department’s Records Management System.
Entering property and persons into the state GCIC system as required.
Restricting access to criminal history record information as required by GCIC rules.
Conducting validations of property and persons records previously entered into GCIC.
Expunging criminal charges from Criminal History Records as requested and authorized.
Auditing incident reports for compliance with the National Incident-Based Reporting System.
Performing Criminal History Record Inquiries as requested by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, private citizens, etc.
Photographing and fingerprinting offenders who have been arrested by Columbus Police Officers and are to be released on a summons to appear in court.
Processing traffic and parking citations.
Verifying vehicle identification numbers as requested by the contracted tow service company.
Generating and disseminating daily bulletins to law enforcement officers.
Tracking and maintaining daily/weekly/monthly activity.
Archiving old paper-based records.