Law Enforcement Records Technician (Alternative Sentencing

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Reviews and processes all court commitments for individuals sentenced to serve county or state jail time; operates both the ACSO Court Services desk and the Alternative Sentencing Division front desk; maintains appointment calendars for the Alternative Sentencing Case Managers; processes payments for Alternative Sentencing and court costs/fees; generates affidavits for non-compliance of individuals who fail to report for their appointment; generates reports that assist in the daily function of the office;

and performs related duties as required. Performs clerical and support functions related to the Sheriff’s Office. Scope of work requires a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau and the Ada County Courthouse.

A Law Enforcement Records Technician performs key clerical and customer service functions and tasks that are recurring in nature. The work requires good working knowledge of a variety of specific programs.

New Law Enforcement Records Technicians will start out at a Level I pay rate of $19.00. As new Law Enforcement Records Technicians acquire the required skills, they have the opportunity to promote to a Level II pay of $21.00 (usually occurs within the first year) and then to a Level III pay of $23.00.

Generally Monday - Friday, day shift hours, with some flexibility required.

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Idaho PERSI retirement plan
• Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
• Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
• Wellness Program
• Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty./Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.

• Operates the ACSO court services desk by scheduling appointments, processing commitment paperwork and answering questions;
• Operates the Alternative Sentencing Division front desk by checking-in clients, rescheduling appointments, processing necessary paperwork and payments;
• Operates general office equipment, including but not limited to computers, printers, copiers, scanners, and other general office equipment;
• Operates a central telephone console to receive and route calls;
• Helps the public with inquiries by identifying and resolving problems and/or referring to appropriate staff for resolution;
• Receives Judgments of Conviction and processes all required paperwork;
• Schedules all sentenced individuals as ordered by Magistrate and District Court;
• Creates and maintains files and other records, and updates databases; and
• Takes payments for Alternative Sentencing program fees.

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license;
• Knowledge of English grammar and skill in proofreading;
• Knowledge of the alternative sentencing concept as it relates to the community and the jail setting preferred;
• Knowledge of legal procedures, documents, and terminology preferred;
• Ability to appropriately communicate with individuals who are under stress;
• Ability to effectively demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

• Most of the work is performed around a public safety building, courthouse, and jail campus and may involve an…