Statutory Programs Specialist Part-time (.5)

Douglas County, CO • Castle Rock, CO

20d

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to the intake and processing of concealed handgun permit applications, sex offender registrations, court-ordered fingerprinting of criminal offenders, and regulatory fingerprinting. Maintains official agency records related to the above. Regularly prepares statistical reports involving measures of productivity. Extensive use of computers, live-scan digital fingerprinting equipment, digital cameras, and other technology is required. Also performs less technical clerical tasks, such as filing, notifying citizens of the status of their applications by telephone or mail, etc. Duties include direct contact with the public, including criminal offenders in a non-custodial setting, as well as other office members, public officials, and representatives of outside agencies. Work locations (DCSO/HRSS) and days (Monday-Friday) may vary depending on department needs.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED. Additional clerical, secretarial, legal, or law enforcement education or experience is highly desired.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Drivers License.
• Minimum one year of general clerical or administrative work experience involving public contact.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task for extended periods.
• Entry-level computer skills. A high degree of computer proficiency is expected upon completion of training.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, moderately stressful environment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and solve most day-to-day problems independently.
• Ability to perform financial transactions accurately and independently research and resolve errors.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and interact effectively with agitated customers and all types of criminal offenders, including sex offenders.
• Physical and mental ability to carry out the essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations if needed.
• Must pass qualifying examinations and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional clerical, secretarial, legal, or law enforcement education or experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Receives concealed handgun permit (CHP) applications from members of the public, answers their questions, and checks applications for completeness.
• Performs data entry and background investigation queries on local, state, and national computer systems (such as New World and CCIS/NCIC).
• Computes and collects fees for services.
• Is expected to conduct ongoing research and remain current on laws and regulations related to the functional areas of the position, and to effectively relate this information to office members and the public.
• Regularly prepares statistical reports related to workload indicators/productivity measures.
• Prepares reports, correspondence (paper and electronic), and files.
• Provides training to new hires and volunteers regarding CHP duties.
• Takes fingerprints and photographs of concealed handgun permit applicants, court ordered criminal offenders (in a non-custodial environment), registered sex offenders, and members of the public required to be fingerprinted for regulatory or licensing purposes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees