Public Safety Data Technician I

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support to Pima County law enforcement by validating, processing, entering, retrieving and clearing information from local, state and national computer system files. Assists law enforcement officers by confirming criminal justice information, coordinating extraditions and issuing victim notifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification and one year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting.
• OR: One year of experience with Pima County as a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician or other similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• A level “A” certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, will be required for all positions.
• All positions will require that employees attain access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of assigned position, (e.g., NCIC, ACIC, Spillman Database, etc.), prior to completion of probation; maintenance of such certification is required as a condition of employment; failure to obtain and maintain required access certification shall be grounds for termination.
• Pre-employment background checks.
• Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to the need for access to law enforcement facilities, property, communications systems and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, databases and evidentiary materials.
• Pre/post-employment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to the need for access as described.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Creates, queries and scans national, state and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification (e.g., warrants, missing persons, stolen property)
• Inputs, researches and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative officer follow-up
• Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems
• Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts
• Coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted in Pima County, by acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies such as the Pima County Attorney, Arizona State Attorney General and Governor’s office
• Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, via teletype, telephone or by mail, and documents notifications in compliance with the Victim’s Bill of Rights, the Arizona Constitution and applicable Arizona revised statutes
• Periodically conducts audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by the state and Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in duties
• May be required to testify in court in an official capacity as a departmental employee

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• a generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

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