Public Safety Transcriptionist: Law Enforcement Reports

Socket.dev; Arizona; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Public Safety Transcription Technician to transcribe law enforcement reports into department-approved formats. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and secure handling of sensitive information.

Essential duties include proofreading transcripts, contacting report originators for clarification, and distributing finalized documents to authorized agencies. A high school diploma or GED is required, with background checks and certifications as noted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at time of application.
• Document education and work experience in the application (do not substitute a resume).

Responsibilities

• Transcribes recorded or written law enforcement reports into department-approved formats using computer-based resources.
• Proofreads, edits and corrects transcribed materials by comparison with recordings and written reports.
• Contacts originators of recorded/written reports to clarify or correct statements.
• Prints and distributes transcribed reports to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies.
• Distributes transcribed reports via secured electronic means to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies.
• Maintains manual and computer-based activity logs.
• Accesses departmental restricted-use databases and communications systems to locate essential information.
• Maintains required physical security and confidentiality of information.
• Maintains physical security of assigned work areas by signing in/out etc.
• Performs transcription duties in languages other than English if required.

Job description

Pima County Sheriff's Department is seeking a Public Safety Transcription Technician to transcribe law enforcement reports into department-approved formats. The role emphasizes accuracy, timeliness, and secure handling of sensitive information.

Essential duties include proofreading transcripts, contacting report originators for clarification, and distributing finalized documents to authorized agencies. A high school diploma or GED is required, with background checks and certifications as noted.