Police Records Specialist

City of Boulder • Boulder, CO

15d • $25 - $37

About The Position

The Boulder Police Department strives to be a premier law enforcement agency and a model of excellence in policing by creating partnerships, building trust, reducing crime and improving the quality of life for our community. We are looking for innovative people to thrive in a challenging position, who can demonstrate personal character and a commitment to an exceptional standard of excellence in providing services to the community. The Boulder Police Records Unit is a fast-paced environment offering diverse job responsibilities and assignments. We are committed to practicing sound records management through teamwork and technology by collecting, processing, maintaining and disseminating information in a timely, accurate and consistent manner to the public, other police department staff, and law enforcement partners.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain CCIC/NCIC Certification through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation within 7 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain a State of Colorado notary designation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and interruptions ef fectively
• Follow complex written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to work productively and positively in a team setting with shared duties and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to exercise and maintain confidentiality an d professionalism when reviewing and processing sensitive or intense crime data
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds, to maintain composure under difficult circumstances, and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and apply relevant laws, regulations, and department policies.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work, including hours of work.
• Ability to work varied hours between 6:45 am-7:15 pm while in training and on probation.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Due to the inherent duties of this position, applicants selected to continue will undergo a thorough background investigation process.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with the public in a position that require d a high degree of customer service skills and/or ad ministrative duties .

Nice To Haves

• Previous work in law enforcement and experience with records management system
• At least one (1) year of experience in a responsible administrative role.
• Experience in a position involving substantial public contact.
• Demonstrated reliable work history to include s administrative experience
• College degree in a related area
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Intermediate-level computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe
• Proficient typing and data entry skills; possess basic math skills
• Ability to exercise independent decision making in the absence of a supervisor

Responsibilities

• Enters, transmits, and receives messages from CBI, FBI and other law enforcement agencies nationwide via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC).
• Processes Police reports, arrests, citations, motor vehicle accidents, and other related documents to include data-entry, electronic scanning and linking of documents in the Records Management System (RMS); reviews all police reports for completeness and accuracy and ensures crime coding is in compliance with the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) requirements as determined by CBI and FBI; distributes reports for use in criminal prosecution.
• Ensures that information is provided to department members and other law enforcement and government agencies as needed.
• Provides research assistance in criminal investigations to Officers and Detectives, and develops leads from minimal information.  Utilizes national, state, local and other law enforcement databases to make inquiries, and identify linkages.
• Assists the public with a variety of information requests and police service needs to include, release of police reports in compliance with CCJRA and internal procedures; process background checks; provide fingerprinting services; process and release impounded vehicles; release, process, and title abandoned and/or towed vehicles; accepts payments and issues receipts.
• Other job - related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees