Senior Police Records Clerk

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33312, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation. Lead work overseeing assigned shift and participates in the receipt, computer input, storage, retrieval and duplication of a wide variety of police reports and records. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Three (3) years of clerical work experience preferably in law enforcement record keeping.
Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
Must be able to obtain FCIC Full Access Certification within 6 months of employment
Candidates will be required to pass a background investigation, which includes a polygraph examination, prior to employment.
If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

Nice To Haves

Experience in using NCIC/FCIC and DAVID systems.

Responsibilities

Oversees the shift clerks by assigning and assisting with the daily functions of the unit
Leads, coaches, and counsels and mentors Police Records Clerks
Receives inquiries from City personnel, other agencies and the public
Furnishes information and copies of records and reports; ensures the timely distribution of requested records
Checks errors and corrects irregularities in traffic citations as liaison to Florida Dept. of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Broward County Clerk of Courts office
Performs background checks (record searches) for City Hall Human Resources and Fort Lauderdale Police Department Background Unit
Oversees and advises on Uniform Crime Report statistical information provided to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Prepares and transmits the Florida Incident Based Reporting (FIBRS) monthly to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Ensures accuracy of reports submitted by officers
Ensures compliance with the FBI and FDLE Criminal Justice Information Services(CJIS) security policies
May act as FCIC Agency Coordinator (FAC) OR Alternate FAC
May act as Point of Contact (POC) or Alternative POC
Reviews daily records and reports prepared by clerks
Prepares weekly reports for various entities within and outside the Department
Processes Court Order Seal or Expunges by maintaining and routing paperwork to involved units to ensure compliance with order
Plans, assigns and oversees employees engaged in performing a variety of police records tasks
In the absence of unit supervisor, may assume the responsibility for the operation of the Police Records Section twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, and may respond to subpoenas for records, certifying records, transporting them to court and testifying in court as official custodian of records
Assists Records Unit Supervisor/Manager as needed
Provides input on annual performance reviews
Prepares and transmits Use of Force Report monthly, to Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Reports, yearly, the LE Employee Count to Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Administrative duties such as ordering office supplies and keeping up with office equipment.
Coordinate sending files offsite.
Verify daily cash deposits for transmittal to finance.
Performs related work as required