Law Enforcement Technician II

About the Role

Incumbent works under the direction of a Bureau Captain or designee, performing clerical and administrative support functions for the operations of the Sheriff's Department.

Essential Functions

• Review and process various legal documents (e.g. warrants, protection orders, affidavits, vehicle titles) received or generated by the Sheriff's Department and Courts.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
• Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
• Enter and update information from legal documents, reports, correspondence, and forms.
• Monitor and utilize state and federal systems (e.g. NCIC, NCIS, LETS) to disseminate information.
• Conduct research, update criminal records, determine inspected vehicle's ownership status and aid in operations designing and updating documents.
• Establish, process, and maintain accurate records of transactions (e.g. furniture status, undercover license plates).
• Calculate fees, balance receipts, and prepare deposit to the appropriate account.
• Audit financial transaction reports and bank statements; balance and reconcile identifying discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit billing statements, process payment received.
• Assist customers obtaining document copies issued by the Sheriff's Department.
• Collect and process fees ensuring accuracy in handling cash and other funds.
• Answer and direct calls; greet and direct visitors issuing visitor passes and requesting an escort.
• Respond to questions and inquiries within level of expertise, referring unusual questions and inquiries to supervisors.
• Assist in training and supervision of employees.
• Schedule training classes for department personnel.
• Perform secretarial functions in the absence of the Administrative Coordinator.
• Maintain knowledge and job skills (e.g. research, webinars, seminars, meetings, continuing education).
• Sort and distribute mail.
• Calculate payroll related figures (e.g. overtime, paid leave time, shift differential, assumption of duty) for assigned area.
• Prepare annual attendance calendar for all department employees.
• Prepare, process, and maintain documentation for all purchase orders and invoices.
• Create various certificates of completion for distribution.
• Issue red light permits in accordance with state statute.
• Maintain criminal defendant transportation records and sworn personnel activity logs.
• Ensure completeness of court writs, rulings, and other processes related to prisoners in custody or remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's Office by the various courts.
• Monitor prisoner security and movement (e.g. holding cells, prisoner elevator, and Sheriff's garage).
• Maintain various records, reports, correspondence, and documents.
• Perform clerical and cashier duties at Sheriff's sales.
• Perform all duties of Law Enforcement Technician I.
• Serve civil process.
• Serve as a Notary Public.
• Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned and directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent required.
• Four (4) years clerical experience required.
• Two (2) years legal terminology or court system experience or two (2) years as a Law Enforcement Technician I required.
• Two (2) years of MSOffice experience required.
• Must type/keyboard 25 net wpm.
• Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, conditional offer drug screen and physical assessment required.
• Must complete all job-related training and certification, as required by state and federal statutes and departmental procedures, within the first six months of employment.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be substituted for requirements on a year for year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in an office setting. Noise level is usually moderate.
• Hours of work are generally standard day-shift hours however work hours may occasionally include weekend, emergency call-in and overtime hours.
• Work may be fast paced when managing multiple priorities and dealing with competing needs and/or time constraints.
• Incumbents may encounter uncooperative or irate persons while performing duties.
• Work requires some physical activity, including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking, and occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
• Work also requires the ability to frequently lift and carry supplies, equipment, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges.
• Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

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