Law Enforcement Records Technician - Denver Sheriff Department

About Our Job

The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state of Colorado and is comprised of many divisions and diverse operations with over 1000 uniformed and non-uniformed staff members. These operations include two separate jails, security for the District and County court systems, state inmate transportation, extradition duties, fugitive and K-9 units and security at Denver Health Medical Center.

The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking Law Enforcement Records Technicians. This position is assigned to the Operations Division and is located within the Records Unit at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center. This position will be responsible for the research, modification, updating and overall management of in-custody individual records.

Successful candidates can expect to work a 4/10's schedule with hours aligned to one of the four schedules below, which could include weekends, evenings and holiday's:

• 1st Shift- 2:00AM- 12:00PM

• 2nd Shift- 6:00AM- 4:00PM

• 3rd Shift- 12:00PM - 10:00PM

• 4th Shift- 4:00PM- 2:00AM

Successful candidates must also complete and pass a background investigation that encompasses the applicant's employment and criminal history.

Job responsibilities will include:

• Analyze and interpret complex information; approve or reject documentation according to policies, procedures, rules, statutes or regulations as it relates to the specialized functional area.

• Review and monitor case files, filings and related documents to determine compliance with relevant and appropriate statutes, rules, administrative orders and/or other governing policies and procedures.

• Review, prepare and process legal orders, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds and other complex forms to include motions, writs of habeas corpus, mittimus, advisements, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds, in accordance with a judge's order, court procedures, legal precedents or other complicated procedures; create forms and legal documents including motions, contempt citations and other documents as necessary.

• Determine according to guidelines if an inmate is eligible for release, and process records for the release, accept cash and process records for the release of inmates, issue receipts, prepare paperwork for deposits, and maintain related financial records. Audits inmate files for accuracy.

• Enter, retrieve, interpret, confirm and record data from a variety of records such as complex court orders, policy custody reports, warrants, teletypes and other electronic forms of communication into data base system.

• Research and access files for criminal, statistical and historical information; research and gather information necessary to accurately process records; confer with multiple agencies to clarify information; contact court room clerks/staff regarding illegible, illegal or ambiguous court orders, requesting reissuance of orders.

• Communicate with law enforcement agencies, court staff, inmates, and other interested parties.

• Coordinate records for processing and movement of parole, probation, U.S. Marshal, juvenile and out-of-county hold prisoners.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents.

• Strong customer service skills

• Skill in interpreting federal, state and local laws

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which two (2) years of experience must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting.

• Education & Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting.

• License and Certification: Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment.

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Job Profile

CN3111 Law Enforcement Records Technician

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$23.33 - $35.00

Target Pay

$25.00/hour

Agency

Denver Sheriff Department

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