Police Validation Specialist
About The Position
The GCIC Police Validation Specialist conducts required validations of records entered into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), the Georgia Criminal Justice Information Center (GCIC), and Atlanta Police Department databases. The role ensures compliance with FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy, NCIC operating procedures, and Georgia requirements by verifying the accuracy, completeness, and validity of agency records. The position works under general supervision and follows standardized procedures and written instructions. This is an office-based position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. The work involves frequent use of computers and criminal justice information systems and may require extended periods reviewing electronic and paper records. The position requires sedentary physical activity, with occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of experience in law enforcement records, criminal justice information systems, dispatch, warrants, or a related field.
- Knowledge of GCIC/NCIC and CJIS policies, procedures, and validation requirements.
- Experience conducting GCIC/NCIC validations.
- Familiarity with Omnixx or similar GCIC software.
- Knowledge of criminal justice records and reporting requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and perform corrective actions.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining data integrity and compliance.
- Ability to follow up and ensure plans addressing compliance issues and problems are implemented.
- Must pass a criminal background investigation and maintain all required GCIC certifications.
- Ability to obtain GCIC and NCIC certifications within 90 days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- NCIC/GCIC certification.
- Experience conducting GCIC/NCIC validations.
- Familiarity with Omnixx or similar GCIC software.
Responsibilities
- Execute monthly validations of GCIC records in accordance with FBI CJIS and GCIC guidelines.
- Review, verify, and validate warrants, missing-person records, stolen vehicles, stolen guns, and other GCIC/NCIC entries for accuracy.
- Contact originating officers and investigators to confirm that records remain valid.
- Review reports, records, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Use Axon to document validations and support operational accountability.
- Revise, update, clear, cancel, or expunge records based on validation findings.
- Validate records through the secure Georgia CJIS validation portal GTA (Georgia Technology Authority).
- Identify and correct discrepancies, errors, or missing information.
- Maintain detailed documentation of validation activities and corrective actions for policy-required audits.
- Complete validation activities within mandated timeframes.
- Support internal and external audits as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
