GCIC Specialist

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work involving GCIC data entry, clerical duties, and records maintenance. In compliance with applicable GCIC regulations, enters data concerning stolen or lost property, vehicles, missing persons, guns, and active Magistrate, State Court, and Superior Court warrants into the GCIC system. This is a highly sensitive position subject to requirements overseen by the GBI. Duties also include monthly validations, reporting, and other related work as assigned. The position works under the supervision of the Watch Commander and/or the GCIC TAC OIC. The position performs criminal history checks, maintains and prepares records for GCIC audits, submits and documents data-entry records, and supports warrant tracking and related law-enforcement and court processes. It also responds to information requests, assists with case files, citations, RMS maintenance, digital evidence copying, and customer service. A favorable background history based on review of local, State, and Federal records is required. The schedule is a 12-hour patrol rotation that includes days, nights, and/or weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State, and Federal records.
Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute.
General knowledge of federal, state, and county ordinances and regulations governing dissemination of criminal information, public-records law and dissemination, and records-retention requirements.
General knowledge of records-management-system standard operating procedures.
Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions or solutions.
Ability to learn specialized department software applications.
Ability to process public interagency video-records requests.

Nice To Haves

Prior GCIC experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs criminal history checks on all onboarding employees and for officers, detectives, or other law-enforcement personnel.
Enters stolen vehicles, runaway juveniles, stolen articles with serial numbers, and warrants submitted by personnel into the GCIC system.
Prepares files for GCIC audits; organizes and maintains files; and clears or cancels entries in compliance with GCIC regulations.
Submits Law Enforcement Data (LED) sheets of entries to the Warrant Clerk and documents reports with NIC numbers for entries such as stolen vehicles, runaway juveniles, and stolen articles with serial numbers.
Maintains data for tracking arrest warrant receipts and arrest warrant attempts and/or service by CCSO.
Assists FVU with modifying and/or clearing temporary protective orders (T.P.O.’s) and Conditional Bonds.
Copies digital evidence as requested by the Records Division.
Provides guidance and training in accordance with GCIC regulations.
Responds to inquiries and searches files for requested information.
Ensures citations are submitted to the proper court; assists shifts and the State/District Attorney’s office with case-file preparation; enters citations; assists with RMS maintenance; and answers rollover phone calls.
Promotes a culture of excellent customer service.
Performs monthly validations, reporting, and other related duties as assigned.