Records Technician II - Sheriff's Department

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

6d•$22 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

This position leads staff in the receipt, processing, sorting, storing, inventorying, retrieving, and delivering records in a centralized records maintenance, storage, or archive facility for the Sheriff's Department. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include various tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs. The role involves providing daily direction and guidance to Records Technician I positions, processing videos from body camera units, redacting sensitive information, receiving and processing requests for official information, collecting and processing Arizona Crash Reports, managing impounded vehicles, accepting payments, and maintaining the confidentiality and security of all records.

Requirements

Two years of experience performing files maintenance (either electronic or manual) in a centralized records maintenance, storage or archive facility.
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Nice To Haves

Experience in redacting sensitive information.
Experience with Axon and Adobe applications.
Experience with/knowledge of the statutes specific to law enforcement records.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience requirement.
One year of experience with Pima County as a Records Technician I Sheriff's Department or similar level job classification performing file maintenance (either electronic or manual) in a centralized records maintenance, storage or archive facility.

Responsibilities

Leads other staff in Records Technician I positions in the receipt, organization and maintenance of Sheriff’s Department records including written reports, photographs, videos, and audio recordings in physical and digital formats in accordance with state retention laws and department and county procedures.
Provides daily direction and guidance to the Records Technician I positions on behalf of or in the absence of the Unit Supervisor.
Provides input to Unit Supervisor for employee performance evaluation, and planning.
Processes videos from body camera units and redacts sensitive, personal, and identifiable information such as individuals’ faces, physical addresses, medical information, and graphic content in order to protect individuals’ privacy and safety.
Receives requests from law enforcement agencies, justice departments, the media, and the public for access to official information, reports, and records, and ensures material is released only to authorized personnel.
Collects Arizona Crash Reports pertaining to traffic accidents on public roadways from deputies, checks that all mandatory information has been provided, captures information in the department’s database, and scans reports to be stored digitally.
Takes delivery of impounded vehicles and arranges their storage; liaises with vehicle owners, lien holders, law enforcement, attorneys, insurance and towing companies regarding the payment of towing, storage, and release fees, and releases vehicles to authorized persons on receipt of identifying documents such as valid a driver’s license, current vehicle registration, and proof of mandatory vehicle insurance.
Accepts payments for information and services provided, issues official receipts, and deposits cash, checks, and other forms of payment at the bank.
Maintains confidentiality and security of all records received, processed, stored, and encountered in the performance of duties.