Law Enforcement Records Technician - Denver Sheriff Department

Job responsibilities will include

• Analyze and interpret complex information; approve or reject documentation according to policies, procedures, rules, statutes or regulations as it relates to the specialized functional area
• Review and monitor case files, filings and related documents to determine compliance with relevant and appropriate statutes, rules, administrative orders and/or other governing policies and procedures
• Review, prepare and process legal orders, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds and other complex forms to include motions, writs of habeas corpus, mittimus, advisements, warrants, protection orders and appearance bonds, in accordance with a judge’s order, court procedures, legal precedents or other complicated procedures; create forms and legal documents including motions, contempt citations and other documents as necessary
• Determine according to guidelines if an inmate is eligible for release, and process records for the release, accept cash and process records for the release of inmates, issue receipts, prepare paperwork for deposits, and maintain related financial records Audits inmate files for accuracy
• Enter, retrieve, interpret, confirm and record data from a variety of records such as complex court orders, policy custody reports, warrants, teletypes and other electronic forms of communication into data base system
• Research and access files for criminal, statistical and historical information; research and gather information necessary to accurately process records; confer with multiple agencies to clarify information; contact court room clerks/staff regarding illegible, illegal or ambiguous court orders, requesting reissuance of orders.
• Communicate with law enforcement agencies, court staff, inmates, and other interested parties
• Coordinate records for processing and movement of parole, probation, U.S. Marshal, juvenile and out-of-county hold prisoners
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Our ideal candidate will have

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal documentation format sufficient to be able to read, interpret, and prepare legal documents
• Strong customer service skills
• Skill in interpreting federal, state and local laws

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of clerical experience, of which two (2) years of experience must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting
• Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements with the exception of the two years of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting

Additional information

License/Certifications: Must be able to pass an initial pre-security clearance screening and maintain CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) certification as a condition of employment.

Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

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• Position Type
• Unlimited
• Position Salary Range $23.89 - $35.84
• Target Pay

Based on experience and education

• Agency
• Denver Sheriff Department
• Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

Additional information

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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