Warrants Specialist

About the role

This is a full-time night shift position working in a secure jail facility. Approximately 40 hours per week to include one weekend shift per month.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter all incoming criminal warrants, capias', protective orders, etc. into VCIN/NCIC
• Prepare and provide reports to various courts, Virginia State Police, etc. as required
• Maintain files; purge records; send and receive tele-type messages
• Perform criminal history inquiries and DMV record checks
• Research and retrieve various other information from VCIN/NCIC, courts, other law enforcement agencies, etc. in response to specific requests
• Respond to phone inquiries; ensure all processes are in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Assist with Virginia State Police audits
• Perform general clerical duties
• Perform other work as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience in general clerical work to include filing, records maintenance, and data entry
• Experience working in law enforcement/criminal justice/warrants field preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to become VCIN/NCIC certified within six months of employment
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check (including polygraph examination) and education/degree verification required
• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check
• Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years
• This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject random drug and alcohol testing
• The medical use of marijuana for this position is prohibited

Career Development

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Pay

Salary $45,723.00 – $61,725.00 Annually

Schedule

Night shift position; 40 hours/week; includes holiday and weekend shift work.

Work Location

Sheriff - Secure Jail Facility