Job Description

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on November 10, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on November 10, 2026.

Job Title: BCSO Sheriff's Data Technician - Part Time

Department:

External Hiring Range: 22.21 - 33.43

Compensation Grade: 2005

Posted Internally and Externally

• Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to perform records research, information verification, data entry, data maintenance, and data communications work.
• Essential Functions of the Position:
• Provides specialized data and system support to the criminal identification duties of the Sheriff’s Office in a time-critical fashion.
• Researches, compiles, and enters data.
• Manages assigned special programs.
• Serves as a liaison for the unit.
• Obtains and handles confidential information.
• Completes, prepares, and/or processes a variety of forms, documents, requests, reports, routine correspondence, and other documentation associated with the daily routine of this position; maintains accurate files, logs, and administrative records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Typical Work Schedule:
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and County attendance policies and procedures.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential

*Note: This position has been identified as an emergency essential position and as such employees in this position may be needed to work, including after-hours, weekends and during a public emergency (to include but not limited to: floods, ice storms, disease outbreak, terrorist attack, etc).

• Supervision Received:

Receives direction regarding general objectives of assigned work, operates within division and agency policy using independent judgement in achieving assigned objectives; independently determines best methods and sequence to achieve assigned tasks.

Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities:

May provide some training/ lead worker support through motivation, direction, review and feedback of assigned tasks.

• Decision Making and Problem Solving:

Most problems are routine, predictable and constrained with little or no uncertainty; problems or questions are referred to supervisor. Decision making limited to information contained within established policies and procedures.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Knowledge of operation of personal computers and accompanying technology including, but not limited to, monitors, desktop computers, printers, and other external devices.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and of forms and technology used in the preparation of office records using Microsoft Office applications and Document Management software.
• Knowledge of public safety rules, regulations, and terminology.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability and knowledge to secure, protect, maintain, and properly disseminate various pieces of confidential information including oral or written personnel, financial, medical, criminal, investigative, and operational or other sensitive information or materials.
• Organization Conformance Standards for all Positions:
• Interact with other employees, customers, and partners in an effective manner, with professionalism and cultural competency; work effectively and efficiently as a team contributor including interacting and communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency’s organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines; Function in highly stressful circumstances and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions; ability to maintain calm demeanor while dealing with stressful situations and customers.
• Demonstrate the County’s core values through performance and conduct. This expectation extends beyond the workplace and County systems to include off-site, and off-duty conduct that undermines an employee’s creditability as a representative of the County; Conduct business in an ethical manner at all times while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Coordinate work efforts with other employees and organizations to accomplish a common task; responsible for managing matters affecting employment and completing personnel-related activities timely and according to County policy.
• Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADAAA, FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in secretarial/clerical work preferably in a public safety or law enforcement setting or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Additional Training and/or Experience:

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily medium exertion requiring up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing. Stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking/mobility. While most work is completed in an office environment, occasional time may be spent out of doors. Position is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.