Criminal Records Technician - G113 - Support Services

Job Title

This position is responsible for creating and maintaining records for the Columbus Police Department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following :

• Provides assistance to law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, the public, etc. via personal contact at a service window or by telephone.
• Examines / screens police incident reports for any information that is required to be entered into GCIC and then pushes those reports forward.
• Conducts audits of entries in the department's Records Management System.
• Enters property and persons into the state GCIC system as required.
• Restricts access to criminal history record information as required by GCIC rules.
• Conducts validations of property and persons records previously entered into GCIC.
• Expunges criminal charges from Criminal History Records as requested and authorized.
• Audits incident reports for compliance with the National Incident-Based Reporting System.
• Performs Criminal History Record Inquiries as requested by law enforcement officers, prosecutors, court officials, private citizens, etc.
• Photographs and fingerprints of offenders who have been arrested by Columbus Police Officers and are to be released on a summons to appear in court.
• Processes traffic and parking citations.
• Verifies vehicle identification numbers as requested by the contracted tow service company.
• Generates and disseminates daily bulletins to law enforcement officers.
• Tracks and maintains daily / weekly / monthly activity.
• Archives old paper-based records.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship / internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Physical Requirements

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required :

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.