Police Records Specialist

Hiring range for this position is $22.92 - $26.36/hour

This is responsible work in the operation of the Records Unit of the Police Department, providing administrative and technical support of a wide and varied scope to the Police Department. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of technical and complex clerical and communication tasks in police records operation. This position works shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

The employee reviews crime and incident reports received from Patrol and Detective Divisions for quality control purposes and processes same. The duties include extensive work maintaining the data integrity of the Department’s computerized Records Management System. Duties also include extensive work in the maintenance and dissemination of timely and accurate police records and the operation of related computer equipment and radio and telephone communication systems.

The employee is often the “first contact” citizens have with the Department which often involves handling more routine police matters in situations where the attention of a sworn officer is not immediately warranted such as interviewing citizens, writing crime reports and handling civil complaints. The employee may be assigned to other divisions in the Police Department in an administrative support capacity.

These assignments would include general clerical, secretarial and public contact work of moderate difficulty and variety. Assignments to other divisions may be temporary or permanent, as need dictates. During such assignments, the employee will act as a “back-up” to the Records Section to assist with shift coverage during vacations, illnesses or other staffing shortages. Work is performed under the general supervision of a supervisor and in accordance with established policy and procedure.

Work requires a high level of accuracy and thoroughness and is reviewed for such in progress and upon completion by evaluation of logs, entries, reports, citizen feedback and conferences.

The City of Northglenn is committed to diversity, inclusivity and social equity both in the workplace and as part of a governmental organization that serves the Northglenn community. The City believes in the dignity of the individual and that each employee who is hired has the potential to make a unique contribution to the organization and the community.

The Northglenn Police Department commits to providing exceptional police services that promote a safe and peaceful community.

The members of the Northglenn Police Department are a dedicated team committed to protect life and property, reduce crime, and promote peaceful neighborhoods. We achieve this through strong community partnerships, collaborative problem-solving and ethical enforcement of the law.

The Four C's are the cornerstone of our core values Character ~ Courage ~ Commitment ~ Competence(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Monitors police radio and transmits via radio a variety of information to police officers and other agencies as needed. Monitors City building alarms, both audio and video. Monitors holding facility for prisoners; monitors City Hall (court room, council chambers, police department) for security purposes.
• Conducts a variety of queries, entries, modifications, and cancellations utilizing CCIC/NCIC computer regarding driver's licenses, vehicle registration, stolen property, wants and warrants, criminal history records, investigative files, and related reports. Reviews CCIC/NCIC computer input of other PRS’s to ensure accuracy. Responds to messages from other agencies giving or receiving information. Relays officer safety information.
• Enters data into the Department’s RMS system. Conducts a variety of queries against the system which search for data errors and duplication and then cleans up those errors.
• Enters, maintains and tracks sex offender registration information into appropriate databases.
• Validates reports for accuracy of NIBRS…