Criminal Records Processor

Full Job Description

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule I, Grade 20, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the 911 Center, Office of Budget and Finance.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Requirements

Job Purpose
Under general supervision, provides record information to law enforcement agencies, the judicial system, and other parties.

Essential Job Duties

Reviews, edits, and disseminates sensitive and confidential information records, in response to inquiries from other law enforcement agencies, the courts, the general public, and other parties, in accordance with local, State, and Federal guidelines.

Including the Maryland Public Information Act.Assigns and maintains records and preservation requestsOperates office machinery such as CAD, photocopiers, fax machines, and printers.Collects and compiles technical data and prepares summary statistics.Performs occasional light typing or word processing.Examples of Other DutiesProvides routine office support by answering phones, directing calls and mail, filing, and acting as receptionist.

Collects and compiles technical data and prepares summary statistics. Performs occasional light typing or word processing.

Performs other related duties as assigned.NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class.

They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate high school equivalencyPlusTwo years' general clerical experience.Additional experience as described in the essential duties may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Additional education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)Knowledge of office procedures and filing systems.

Knowledge of automated office systems.

Skills in operation of office machinery as listed in essential duties.

Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and accurately, both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to process information with a high degree of accuracy.

Ability to answer routine inquiries and to properly direct visitors, mail, or telephone calls.

Ability to maintain files.

Ability to follow County and Department rules and regulations.

Ability to learn automated office systems.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system including terminology, documents, and processes.
• Skills in accessing and utilizing various criminal justice computer networks.
• Skills in interpreting rules, regulations, and procedures and using independent judgment in applying them to specific situations according to established standards.
• Skills in communicating and processing information accurately.

Character Requirements
All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and drug test.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcript must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education beyond high school will result in your application not being considered.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Additional Information

Persons appointed to this position may work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime when scheduled. Some positions in this classification may be designated as Emergency/Essential personnel and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of these positions is essentially sedentary but may entail occasional walking, lifting, or other limited physical activities.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.