Public Safety Data Technician

Public Safety Data Technician I

Provides support to Pima County law enforcement by validating, processing, entering, retrieving, and clearing information from local, state, and national computer system files. Assists law enforcement officers by confirming criminal justice information, coordinating extraditions, and issuing victim notifications.

We are a 24/7 running unit, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with rotating shifts offering a 4/10 schedule or a 5/8 schedule based on unit needs. Day shift is typically 0600‑1600, Swing shift is 1100‑2100 or 1300‑2300, and Midnight shift is 2100‑0700.

• Creates, queries, and scans national, state, and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification (e.g., warrants, missing persons, stolen property).
• Inputs, researches, and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative officer follow‑up.
• Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems.
• Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts.
• Coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted in Pima County, acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies such as the Pima County Attorney, Arizona State Attorney General and Governor’s office.
• Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, via teletype, telephone or by mail, and documents notifications in compliance with the Victim’s Bill of Rights, the Arizona Constitution and applicable Arizona revised statutes.
• Periodically conducts audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by the state and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in duties.
• May be required to testify in court in an official capacity as a departmental employee.

Salary grade 4. Pay range: $18.89 – $25.50 per hour.

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification AND one year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting.

• OR one year of experience with Pima County as a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician or other similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

• License and certificates: A level “A” certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety is required. All positions will require attainment of access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of the assigned position prior to completion of probation. Maintenance of such certification is required as a condition of employment.

• Valid driver license (Arizona) is required at the time of application and appointment. The applicant will be subject to a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

• Background check, pre‑employment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification.

Constantly required to exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office machinery; observe details at close range. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Occasionally moves about inside an office and is able to move office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Constantly works in an indoor environment.

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.