Police Records Manager

Town-of-Cornelius; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Cornelius in North Carolina seeks a Police Records Manager to oversee daily records operations, ensure compliance with laws, and supervise the Receptionist position.

You will administer the RMS and CAD systems, manage the retention and destruction of records, and supervise release of information to appropriate parties.

This role reports to the Support Services Captain and requires strong knowledge of records management, plus a NC driver’s license, Notary Public, and DCI certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college-level coursework or specialized training; Associates degree preferred in records management, business management or secretarial program.
• Two years of administrative or records management experience required.
• Experience with a law enforcement or public safety agency preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of records management, warrants, property and evidence, and related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with RMS, CAD, document imaging, and office software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily records management operations for efficiency and compliance.
• Administer RMS and CAD data entry and deletion.
• Oversee retention, destruction, and disposition of incident, traffic, criminal records, and warrants.
• Direct sealing and purging of records.
• Provide systems management and quality control for the department's records management system.
• Ensure all department records are properly maintained and purged per laws.
• Appear in court as custodian of department records when required.
• Oversee release of criminal history information to appropriate parties.
• Supervise Receptionist and assist with citizen inquiries.

Skills

Record management

Public administration

Communication skills

Policy development

Staff supervision

Office software

Education

High school diploma with coursework

Associates degree preferred in records management/business/secretarial

Tools

RMS

CAD

Document imaging

Office software

Job description

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Police Records Manager

Salary Range: $52,265.00 To $65,331.00 Annually

PURPOSE OF CLASS:Under general supervision of the Assistant Police Chief, records, preserves and files investigative and incident base reports in the internal Record Management System (RMS) and supervises Receptionist position.

PRIMARY TASKS:

• Manages the daily operations of records management to ensure efficiency and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Management System Administrator for RMS and CAD to enter and delete information.
• Oversees the preparation, processing, storage, retention, destruction, and disposition of incident, traffic, criminal records, and warrants.
• Directs sealing of police records and coordinates the purging of records.
• Provides systems management, file maintenance, and quality control functions for the Police Department’s automated records management system.
• Ensures that all Department records are properly maintained, distributed, filed, and purged in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
• Appears in court as required to serve as the custodian of Department records.
• Oversees the release of criminal offender record information to interested parties, as appropriate.
• Provides supervision to Receptionist who receives visitors and telephone calls from citizens.
• Assists with answering phone calls and citizens who come in to make a report.
• Researches, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, and modern management methods and techniques.
• Orders office supplies for department.
• Responds to requests for information and difficult citizen complaints.
• Make and maintain all Town employee ID cards.
• Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and legal mandates.
• Establishes guidelines for compliance with federal, state, and local mandates for release of information.
• Provides reports for other departments or insurance companies.
• Performs related duties as may be assigned.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:Personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, radio-telephone equipment, document imaging equipment, and other assigned office equipment.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:This position reports to the Support Services Captain.

QUALIFICATIONS OF CLASS:

Education:High school diploma supplemented by college-level coursework or specialized training. As Associates degree is preferred in the area of records management, business management or secretarial program.

Experience:Two years of increasingly responsible administrative or records management experience is required. Prefer experience with a law enforcement or public safety agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, codes, regulations, and laws governing records management, warrant, and property and evidence in a police department.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of public and police administration, organization, and budgeting.
• Thorough knowledge of the functions and relationships of the criminal justice system, courts, and law enforcement agencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the manual and automated records management systems, including document image management systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice information systems, system networks, and services.
• Thorough knowledge of the correct use of business English, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment required to perform office functions and maintain records in an efficient manner.
• Proficient in the operation of a variety of office equipment including computers, radios and cameras, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of the required duties.
• Proficient in the use of computer software programs.
• Competent to develop and implement Departmental policies, rules, and instructions related to front counter services, records, and file maintenance areas.
• Competent to administer an effective records management system, including warrants and property/evidence, in compliance with federal and state codes, regulations, and laws.
• Competent to read, comprehend, and interpret laws, rules, and regulations relating to records management.
• Competent to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Competent to supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Competent to respond quickly and effectively in difficult situations; and to make appropriate decisions with minimal supervision.
• Competent to exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.

Special Requirement:Possession of an appropriate, valid North Carolina driver’s license, Notary Public and DCI certification.

FLSA: Non-exempt

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