Police Records Technician

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties and responsibilities involved within the division. Compiles and maintains various records in the Police Department, provides telephone support for the department, assists citizens. Uses CCIC/NCIC system (State and Federal Law Enforcement data base), as well as CORA (Colorado Open Records Act). Also uses CCRN (Colorado Certified Records Network) in performance of duties. Frequently uses and accesses the police department's record data base (Spillman) system in performance of duties.

Essential functions include:

• Provide customer service to public.
• Accept and process Colorado Open Records Requests (CORA) according to Colorado Statutes.
• Perform records maintenance for IR (Incident Reports) by entering data into law enforcement data base.
• Relay data to District Attorney and Municipal Court.
• Register sex offenders by processing required state registration form, keep track of all registration dates and enter sex offender in CCIC.
• Perform background checks as requested. Conduct warrant entry and validations. Compile data for statistical reports and alarm reports.
• Complete court ordered sealings and expungements.
• Check and order office supplies daily. Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and use Caselle financial system. Perform VIN inspections, complete DR 2008 State Impound forms, and release impounded vehicles.
• Prepare and process non-criminal reports as received in a timely manner. Complete MIR processing. Perform non-criminal report processing including taking the report from the citizen, entering it into the system and processing the report in the database.

Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur. Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Associates degree from an accredited college or technical school preferred.
• One year experience in similar position with records maintenance, data entry and transcription experience preferred.
• Ability to use CCIC/NCIC and maintain certification, CCIC/NCIC validations, ability to run criminal histories in CCIC/NCIC, Municipal warrant entry into CCIC/NCIC, warrant reconciliation, fingerprint quality check, and guarding of state terminal. CCIC coordinator: monitor usage, send recertification emails, request OSN, obtain fingerprints, cancel OSN, make sure agency adheres to CJIS Security Policy.

Licensures & certificates (must be active and current):

• Ability to obtain the following Certifications: State CCIC/NCIC, CORA and CCRN.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS certification within 60 days after hire date.
• Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record.

Late applications will not be accepted. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen. The City of Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired.