Posting number: 27-00161
Department: Sheriff
Job classification: Warrants Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections
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.
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.
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 fi les; 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.
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.
Night shift position; 40 hours/week; includes holiday and weekend shift work.
Sheriff - Secure Jail Facility
Chesterfield County is a local government adjacent to Richmond, VA with a population of approximately 350,000, encompassing 436 square miles. We provide a wide range of award winning municipal programs and services including public safety, health and welfare, parks and recreation, cultural activities, community development, water and wastewater services, and public health. Programs and services are delivered in a variety of ways - in person, on-line, by telephone and mail, via print and electronic media, as well as physical facilities (parks, libraries, airport, etc.) through a diverse and talented workforce. Chesterfield is truly a great place to live, work and play and our strength is reflected in the insightfulness, generosity and diversity of its community members.
