Posting number: 26-03062 (O)
Department: Police
Job classification: POLICE TECHNICIAN
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Customer Service
This employee performs entry level technical staff work under general supervision in the Police Department. This employee enters, tracks, verifies, and corrects police reports in the Records Management System to ensure accuracy and completeness in a timely manner. Under direct supervision of the RMS supervisor the employee will serve as a second step of approval and will assist with decision making on how the report will be processed. Performs other related duties as required.
(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of
Law enforcement as it relates to statutes and the application of statutes to criminal activity.
Standard English usage and grammar for writing reports.
Standard office methods and practices.
Safety policies and procedures, e.g. Employee Safety Instruction Manual and applicable agency requirements.
Skill to
Identify and analyze basic problems.
Proofread quickly and accurately
Utilize available resources to make sound decisions
Evaluate reports submitted online for accuracy and completeness.
Keep records and perform filing activities
Utilize specialized databases and other related hardware and software
Quickly and accurately enter information into a computer
Ability to
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department to which assigned
Prepare clear and concise reports
Remain composed under stressful working conditions
Type effectively under pressure of deadlines, noise, interruptions, etc.
Apply relevant policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Effectively manage work time, allowing for interruptions and emergencies
Obtain information required to answer questions or complete reports
Classify information and draw conclusions
Maintain confidentiality of information
Successfully complete all aspects of training within the established time frame
OPEN QUALIFICATIONS
Each applicant must have two years of paid work experience with police reports and reporting systems, crime data and statistics, public safety matters, or related work.
College education in the following areas may be substituted for work experience: Crime analysis, Criminology, Police Science, Public Administration, Computer Sciences, Information Management, Business, Accounting, Statistics or related field. For related coursework, 24 semester hours may replace 1 year of experience, 48 semester hours may replace 2 years.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License to attend meetings and be available to assist various Districts as needed.
Possess or obtain Regional Crime Information Center (RCIC) Mod I and Mod II certification during probationary period.
This is a sensitive classification and applicants must successfully pass a police record and background check.
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