Law Enforcement Records Technician - Denver Sheriff Department

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking Law Enforcement Records Technicians. This position is assigned to the Operations Division and is located within the Records Unit at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center. This position will be responsible for the research, modification, updating and overall management of in-custody individual records. Successful candidates can expect to work a 4/10's schedule with hours aligned to one of the four schedules below, which could include weekends, evenings and holiday's: 1st Shift - 2:00AM - 12:00PM 2nd Shift - 6:00AM - 4:00PM 3rd Shift - 12:00PM - 10:00PM 4th Shift - 4:00PM - 2:00AM Successful candidates must also complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents
Strong customer service skills
Skill in interpreting federal, state and local laws
Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which two (2) years of experience must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting
A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting
Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Analyze and interpret complex information; approve or reject documentation according to policies, procedures, rules, statutes or regulations as it relates to the specialized functional area
Review and monitor case files, filings and related documents to determine compliance with relevant and appropriate statutes, rules, administrative orders and/or other governing policies and procedures
Review, prepare and process legal orders, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds and other complex forms to include motions, writs of habeas corpus, mittimus, advisements, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds, in accordance with a judge’s order, court procedures, legal precedents or other complicated procedures; create forms and legal documents including motions, contempt citations and other documents as necessary
Determine according to guidelines if an inmate is eligible for release, and process records for the release, accept cash and process records for the release of inmates, issue receipts, prepare paperwork for deposits, and maintain related financial records
Audits inmate files for accuracy
Enter, retrieve, interpret, confirm and record data from a variety of records such as complex court orders, policy custody reports, warrants, teletypes and other electronic forms of communication into data base system
Research and access files for criminal, statistical and historical information; research and gather information necessary to accurately process records; confer with multiple agencies to clarify information; contact court room clerks/staff regarding illegible, illegal or ambiguous court orders, requesting reissuance of orders.
Communicate with law enforcement agencies, court staff, inmates, and other interested parties
Coordinate records for processing and movement of parole, probation, U.S. Marshal, juvenile and out-of-county hold prisoners
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested