Law Enforcement Records Specialist

at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Example of Work

(Illustrative Only): Receives and reviews submitted law enforcement reports/warrants for validity, accuracy and completeness; contacts and consults with law enforcement officers, courts, supervisors, the public, or various criminal justice agencies as needed regarding report/warrant discrepancies; processes all requests for law enforcement reports or records, and reviews all submitted documents for correctness prior to dissemination to authorized personnel, State or Federal entities; receives, logs, updates and inputs warrants daily; confirms validation of warrants on prisoners booked into the Yuma County Detention or prisoners detained by other law enforcement agencies wanted by Yuma County; coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted by Yuma County or other law enforcement agencies by acting as a liaison; coordinates travel arrangements with Yuma County Detention personnel, other agencies, or contractors to extradite fugitives to/from Yuma County; prepares required documents and medical history in order to facilitate the extradition of fugitives; maintains and tracks warrant files for in-custody prisoners in other counties or states to verify Yuma County detainer is in place in order to facilitate future extradition; verifies and enters data of criminal activity information from various sources into computerized criminal justice information systems (ACJIS, ACIC/NCIC, etc.), or tracking systems to add, update modify or purge information; Enters general information (user agency address and authorization), into a computerized tracking system in order to originate, update, reconcile, transfer or track data; performs redaction of requested police reports, body camera footage, and audio recordings based upon the Federal Freedom of Information Act, state and local laws, and guidelines pertaining to the security of personal and/or law enforcement sensitive information;  files, retrieves and maintains a variety of information (e.g. approved/denied applications, accident/offense/incident reports, offender documents, warrants, etc.) to ensure compliance with state and federal laws to fill requests from internal and external sources; assists with record retention; performs local background checks for law enforcement agencies and the public; prepares warrant files/worksheets; assigns active warrants; confirms, clears, cancels, modifies all warrants and distributes via fax or email; sends and receives teletypes; replies to Hot File confirmations; enters into NCIC; monthly Hot File validation; monitors teletype inquiries for criminal history information in order to ensure prompt response, take appropriate action, and ensure other law enforcement agencies respond appropriately and within time limit parameter in accordance with state laws; sends and receives teletypes; coordinates administrative hearings for impounded vehicles; verifies customer has valid driver’s license, insurance and registration through NCIC; prepares and provides vehicle impound release form in order to facilitate tow company’s release of vehicle; collects and processes payments for records requested by the general public, attorneys and other law enforcement agencies; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, cases, and Sheriff’s Office information; assists in collecting statistical data and compiling data for reports; assists with Sex Offenders Program, as needed; regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned.