Court/Records Technician Job Westerville Ohio USA,Administrative/Clerical

This is skilled and confidential records work for the Division of Police. Work involves developing, maintaining, updating and disseminating a wide variety of police records and information, in compliance with confidentiality requirements and significant contact with the public (often under stressful conditions) and Division personnel. Work also involves accounting for police evidence and property.

Under the immediate direction of the Records Shift Supervisor, the Court / Records Technician I is responsible for managing court and police records, assisting the public with various requests, and processing reports.

Employee must be able to deal effectively with the public, update and maintain police records accurately and in a timely manner, and interact effectively with sworn staff, in compliance with state, federal, and local rules and regulations regarding police records and release of criminal history information. Work is reviewed for quality and adherence to policies and procedures.

For purposes of 42 U.S.C. 12101

Review and prepare all citations for court; assign case identification data; enter pertinent information into computer; order transcripts, reports and record checks; prepare waivers, judgment entries; send summons and rescheduling notices.

Process daily reports including incident reports, accident reports, citations, vehicle impounds, arrests and charges.

Enter and maintain police arrest, criminal, field inquiries, and other reports and records into the computer; locate information, type a variety of city, state, and federal reports and correspondence'; maintain various police information program data; notarize juvenile and adult charges; process, enter, and file court dispositions.

Examine records for LEADS verifications; ensure records files are properly maintained; approve the release of criminal records checks and copies of police reports when appropriate; maintain statistical tracking to assist in compiling state and federal crime information.

Receive and route non-emergency telephone calls; respond to questions and problems from the public; direct calls and citizens to other departments; greet and screen visitors to the Division; assist the public in the completion of various forms and the handling of various problems; provide assistance with traffic accident records, applications, lost animals, and other concerns; release information on crimes, accidents, or other incidents to the media, ensuring compliance with established policy and the Ohio Public Records Laws.

Record and enter dispositions into the court database; process payment plans, commitments and releases to/from jail; suspend licenses, reports convictions to BMV, and BCI&I as required by law; complete and send required documentation to appropriate agencies; coordinate the seizure/immobilization of vehicles with owners, lien holders, BMV, and coordinators.

Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED

The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Calculator, computer, computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, LEADS, Brazos, Neo Gov, DW Spectrum, Adobe Pro, Axon, Guardian Tracking, and other applicable computer software programs), mobile phone, copier, scanner, telephone, postage machine, and other standard modern business office equipment, motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; this is…

Court​/Records Technician

Court/Records Technician