UCR Specialist - Deland

Volusia Sheriff's Office•Deland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Specialist is primarily responsible for conducting reviews of crime incident reports and supplemental reports, assigning proper classification, and coding to the reports, and submitting monthly crime and arrest data to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). This role involves classifying reports for NIBRS reporting, performing technical clerical duties, evaluating criminal cases, and entering intake reports into the Records Management System (RMS). The specialist will also utilize various operational systems, maintain reports for accuracy, and work with Law Enforcement Officers. The position may involve exposure to graphic details of violent crimes and requires adherence to all applicable ordinances. The role is classified as Civilian with Minimal Risk for Blood and Viral Pathogen exposure. The work environment is a general office setting, requiring the ability to work under stressful conditions and potentially relocate to other county locations based on operational needs. Availability during public emergencies or disasters is also required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
Three (3) years of general clerical/secretarial work experience.
Must successfully complete and pass required skills testing.
Must successfully complete and pass an extensive background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
Ability to learn and effectively utilize operating systems.
Ability to plan, organize, and oversee their own work.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn and perform assigned clerical duties readily and adhere to prescribed routines.
Ability to meet and deal effectively with the public and employees.
Ability to maintain complex statistical records and prepare periodic reports.
Ability to provide information correctly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to interact effectively with others.
Ability to express ideas and relay information.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to manage time and stay organized.
Knowledge of VSO General Orders and procedures.
Knowledge of overall functions, responsibilities, and services rendered by the unit.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and arithmetic.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to ambulate independently.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to utilize a computer for extended periods of time.
Ability to see at normal range or with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to hear at normal level or with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to occasionally bend, squat, reach, grasp.
Ability to occasionally lift up to ten pounds (10 lbs).

Nice To Haves

A comparable amount of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct reviews of crime incident reports and supplemental reports.
Assign proper classification and coding to reports.
Submit monthly crime and arrest data to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Classify reports into definable categories for National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) reporting to FDLE and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Perform specialized and technical clerical and record keeping duties with minimum supervision.
Evaluate criminal cases with proper closure codes to ensure all requirements are met.
Proof and verify source data, records, or coded information.
Receive and enter intake reports into the Records Management System (RMS).
Perform duties utilizing operational systems such as CAD/RMS, CJIS, Clerk of Court, and STAC.
Maintain and update reports to ensure accuracy.
Work directly with Law Enforcement Officers requesting specialized information or services.
Accurately type various documents, forms, memorandums, and technical reports.
Address routine or general questions relative to procedures, policy, or operations.
Research and assemble a variety of data from office records for incorporation into various reports.
Attend work on a regular and consistent basis.
Adhere to Federal, State, County, and local ordinances.
Perform other duties as assigned.