Public Safety Data Technician I - Sheriff's Department

Pimasheriff; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Public Safety Data Technician I to validate, process, and manage data across local, state, and national systems. You will assist officers by ensuring accurate information exchange, supporting extraditions, and issuing victim notifications.

A background in records or legal data handling is preferred. The role emphasizes data integrity, confidentiality, and coordination with courts and agencies, with potential court testimony duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus one year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting.
• Or one year of experience with Pima County in a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician, or similar level position.

Responsibilities

• Creates, queries and scans national, state and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification.
• Inputs, researches and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative follow-up
• Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems
• Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts
• Coordinates extradition of fugitives by acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies and the state offices
• Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, documents notifications in compliance with Victim’s Bill of Rights and applicable laws
• Performs periodic audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by state and FBI requirements
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of experience processing legal documents

One year of experience with Pima County in a Records Technician / Public Safety role

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - Sheriff's Department Job Description REVISED OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5853 - Public Safety Data Technician I Salary Grade: 4 Pay Range Hiring Range: $19.74 - $23.19 Per Hour Pay Range: $19.74 - $26.64 Per Hour Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 09/04/2026.

The Public Safety Data Technician I provides support to Pima County law enforcement by validating, processing, entering, retrieving and clearing information from local, state and national computer system files. Assists law enforcement officers by confirming criminal justice information, coordinating extraditions and issuing victim notifications.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Creates, queries and scans national, state and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification (e.g., warrants, missing persons, stolen property)
• Inputs, researches and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative officer follow-up
• Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems
• Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts
• Coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted in Pima County, by acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies such as the Pima County Attorney, Arizona State Attorney General and Governor’s office
• Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, via teletype, telephone or by mail, and documents notifications in compliance with the Victim’s Bill of Rights, the Arizona Constitution and applicable Arizona revised statutes
• Periodically conducts audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by the state and Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in duties
• May be required to testify in court in an official capacity as a departmental employee

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification AND one year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR: One year of experience with Pima County in a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician, or similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.

Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

A level “A” certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, will be required for all positions. All positions will require that employees attain access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of assigned position, (e.g., NCIC, ACIC, Spillman Database, etc.), prior to completion of probation; maintenance of such certification is required as a condition of employment; failure to obtain and maintain required access certification shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items

The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to the need for access to law enforcement facilities, property, communications systems and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, databases and evidentiary materials. Pre/post-employment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to the need for access as described. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery
• Constantly observes details at close range
• Frequently remains in a stationary position
• Occasionally moves about inside an office
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Action Activity

• Action Activity - none that are essential
• Motion Activity - none that are essential
• Hearing Activity - none that are essential
• Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone
• Vision Activity - none that are essential

Working Conditions

Constantly works in an indoor environment

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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