Sheriff's Office Data Technician (Term-Limited Temporary)
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on January 27, 2023
Salary
$31.06 - $39.37 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Job Number
2023JL17832
Division
Support Services
Closing
2/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This term limited temporary position is open to the public.
DURATION: This position is for a term-limited temporary position and is eligible for benefits. It is expected to last approximately 6-12 months.
SUMMARY:
King County Sheriff's Data Technicians are responsible for receiving, entering, maintaining, transmitting, and relaying various types of information to, from, and between King County Sheriff's Office mobile units, other police agencies, police electronic files, paper records, and courts by means of radio, County, State, national and international criminal justice systems, telephone and other telecommunication devices.
WORK LOCATION: Currently the assignment is at the King County Courthouse, but the unit is projected to move to the Communications Center in Renton in Spring 2023.
WORK SCHEDULE: The Data Unit operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays. This assignment would include a schedule between the hours of 10:00am - 6:00pm. This position is overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval.
Job Duties
• Assures that locally generated information carried on County, State, national and international computer systems is complete, accurate and up to date by researching, entering, modifying, verifying, and deleting data in a timely manner.
• Provide time critical criminal history information to police officers and criminal justice agencies. Requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to serve internal and external customers via in-person, radio, and telephone.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on wanted, missing or dangerous persons, stolen property, warrants and court orders.
• Assists law enforcement officer in establishing true identity of persons or property by comparing detailed descriptions to those previously on file, identify persons or property which are listed as "wanted" by state or national crime information computers, confirm whether or not warrants for specific wanted people are in hand and assist in proper identification of individuals booked under false names.
• Protect confidentiality of information by assuring that data is provided only to appropriate law enforcement and criminal justice personnel.
• Audit and validate all locally entered information by double checking it for completeness and accuracy.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure, stressful work environment.
• Must be articulate in relaying information in multiple ways (phones, two-way radios and email).
• Demonstrated experience providing detail oriented information with great attention to quality and accuracy. This position requires excellent research skills; ability to search, retrieve, log and file records from multiple sources (databases, electronic and hard copy files).
• Experience accurately entering and tracking data; filing numerically and alphabetically using databases, electronic and paper filing systems.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills; ability to listen and take accurate detailed notes from oral communications with writing skills sufficient to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks, with constantly changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively without close supervision.
• Demonstrated accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Ability to carry out assignments using standard office equipment such as laptops/computers, copiers, and/or multi-line telephone.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The most competitive candidates will have previous experience:
• Two (or more) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative support or data entry experience
• Knowledge and comprehension of laws, policies, procedures, and associated law enforcement information.
• Previous experience in public safety agencies or within the police data information/records management field
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph
• Washington State Patrol (WSP) ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Level 2 Certification is a required within 6-months of employment. On-the-job training will be available to prepare selected applicants to obtain this certification if not already achieved.
TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.
• King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
• Cover letter
• Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
NOTE: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jessica Lussier, Human Resources Analyst - Senior
206-263-2542
Jessica.Lussier@kingcounty.gov
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by PSEU: Public Safety Employees Union.
Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$31.06 - $39.37 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Department
KCSO - Sheriff's Office
Job Number
2023JL17832
Division
Support Services
Closing
2/12/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
WHO MAY APPLY: This term limited temporary position is open to the public.
DURATION: This position is for a term-limited temporary position and is eligible for benefits. It is expected to last approximately 6-12 months.
SUMMARY:
King County Sheriff's Data Technicians are responsible for receiving, entering, maintaining, transmitting, and relaying various types of information to, from, and between King County Sheriff's Office mobile units, other police agencies, police electronic files, paper records, and courts by means of radio, County, State, national and international criminal justice systems, telephone and other telecommunication devices.
WORK LOCATION: Currently the assignment is at the King County Courthouse, but the unit is projected to move to the Communications Center in Renton in Spring 2023.
WORK SCHEDULE: The Data Unit operates 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, including holidays. This assignment would include a schedule between the hours of 10:00am - 6:00pm. This position is overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval.
Job Duties
• Assures that locally generated information carried on County, State, national and international computer systems is complete, accurate and up to date by researching, entering, modifying, verifying, and deleting data in a timely manner.
• Provide time critical criminal history information to police officers and criminal justice agencies. Requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to serve internal and external customers via in-person, radio, and telephone.
• Maintain electronic and paper files on wanted, missing or dangerous persons, stolen property, warrants and court orders.
• Assists law enforcement officer in establishing true identity of persons or property by comparing detailed descriptions to those previously on file, identify persons or property which are listed as "wanted" by state or national crime information computers, confirm whether or not warrants for specific wanted people are in hand and assist in proper identification of individuals booked under false names.
• Protect confidentiality of information by assuring that data is provided only to appropriate law enforcement and criminal justice personnel.
• Audit and validate all locally entered information by double checking it for completeness and accuracy.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
• Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service in a high-volume, high-pressure, stressful work environment.
• Must be articulate in relaying information in multiple ways (phones, two-way radios and email).
• Demonstrated experience providing detail oriented information with great attention to quality and accuracy. This position requires excellent research skills; ability to search, retrieve, log and file records from multiple sources (databases, electronic and hard copy files).
• Experience accurately entering and tracking data; filing numerically and alphabetically using databases, electronic and paper filing systems.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills; ability to listen and take accurate detailed notes from oral communications with writing skills sufficient to transcribe, compose, edit and maintain a variety of documents, reports and correspondences using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks, with constantly changing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively without close supervision.
• Demonstrated accurate keyboarding skills at a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Ability to carry out assignments using standard office equipment such as laptops/computers, copiers, and/or multi-line telephone.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The most competitive candidates will have previous experience:
• Two (or more) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative support or data entry experience
• Knowledge and comprehension of laws, policies, procedures, and associated law enforcement information.
• Previous experience in public safety agencies or within the police data information/records management field
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph
• Washington State Patrol (WSP) ACCESS (A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System) Level 2 Certification is a required within 6-months of employment. On-the-job training will be available to prepare selected applicants to obtain this certification if not already achieved.
TO APPLY: Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.
• King County Application (applying online satisfies this)
• Cover letter
• Complete answers to all the supplemental questions.
• Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
NOTE: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jessica Lussier, Human Resources Analyst - Senior
206-263-2542
Jessica.Lussier@kingcounty.gov
UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by PSEU: Public Safety Employees Union.
Supplemental Information
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.