Records Technician I - Sheriff's Department - Pima County : Job Details

The Records Technician I - Sheriff's Department receives, reviews, processes, sorts, stores, inventories, retrieves and delivers records in a centralized records maintenance, storage or archive facility or work-unit for the Sheriff's Department.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, organizes, and maintains department records including, but not limited to, written reports, photographs, videos, and audio recordings in physical and digital formats in accordance with state retention laws and department and county procedures;
• Processes videos from body camera units and redacts sensitive, personal, and identifiable information such as individuals' faces, physical addresses, medical information, and graphic content in order to protect individuals' privacy and safety;
• Receives requests from law enforcement agencies, justice departments, the media, and the public for access to official information, reports, and records, and ensures material is released only to authorized personnel;
• Collects Arizona Crash Reports pertaining to traffic accidents on public roadways from deputies, checks that all mandatory information has been provided, captures information in the department's database, and scans reports to be stored digitally;
• Takes delivery of impounded vehicles and arranges their storage; liaises with vehicle owners, lien holders, law enforcement, attorneys, insurance and towing companies regarding the payment of towing, storage, and release fees, and releases vehicles to authorized persons on receipt of identifying documents such as valid a driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of mandatory vehicle insurance;
• Accepts payments for information and services provided, issues official receipts, and deposits cash, checks, and other forms of payment at the bank;
• Maintains confidentiality and security of all records received, processed, stored, and encountered in the performance of duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) months of experience performing files maintenance (either electronic or manual) in a centralized records maintenance, storage or archive facility. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR: One (1) year of experience with Pima County as a Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician or other similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Selection Procedure: 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. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

License and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Working conditions will be determined by position. Some positions may require the ability to independently lift and carry boxes of records weighing up to 50 pounds, climb and descend ladders and work platforms while carrying boxes, and work in extremes of heat, cold, humidity and dust.

EEO Information: 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.