Public Safety Data Technician I - Sheriff's Department

Department: Sheriff's Department

About the Role

The Public Safety Data Technician I provides support to Pima County law enforcement by validating, processing, entering, retrieving, and clearing information from local, state, and national computer system files. This role assists law enforcement officers by confirming criminal justice information, coordinating extraditions, and issuing victim notifications.

Responsibilities

• Creates, queries, and scans national, state, and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification (e.g., warrants, missing persons, stolen property).
• Inputs, researches, and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative officer follow-up.
• Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems.
• Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled, or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts.
• Coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted in Pima County by acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies such as the Pima County Attorney, Arizona State Attorney General, and Governor’s office.
• Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, via teletype, telephone, or mail, and documents notifications in compliance with the Victim’s Bill of Rights, the Arizona Constitution, and applicable Arizona revised statutes.
• Periodically conducts audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by the state and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in duties.
• May be required to testify in court in an official capacity as a departmental employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification.
• One year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation, or legal setting. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Or one year of experience with Pima County in a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician, or similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid Arizona driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine suitability to operate county vehicles.
• A level “A” certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety is required for all positions.
• Employees must attain access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of the assigned position (e.g., NCIC, ACIC, Spillman Database) prior to completion of probation; maintenance of such certification is required as a condition of employment.

Special Requirements

• Pre-employment background checks, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Pre/post-employment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required due to access to law enforcement facilities, property, communications systems, and associated confidential and sensitive information.
• Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen may be required.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Speaking activity required in person and on the phone.

Pay

Hiring Range: $19.74 - $23.19 per hour

Pay Range: $19.74 - $26.64 per hour

The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.