Records Communication Technician

Franklin County Sheriff's Office; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office seeks a detail-oriented records/clerk candidate to handle warrants and record checks, file and verify records, and assist the public with copies and receipts. Strong typing and basic computer/terminal skills are required.

A high school diploma or GED is essential, and LEADS certification must be obtainable. Responsibilities include processing fees, maintaining accurate logs, and performing other duties as assigned in a busy public-safety environment on-site

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must type 35 wpm and operate radio/teletype equipment.
• Experience with computer terminals and record-keeping is expected.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and Sheriff’s Office rules.
• Ability to process fees, receipts, and routine forms accurately.

Responsibilities

• Responds to warrants, record checks, and requests for information.
• Checks records and files documents; maintains accuracy of records.
• Assists the public with copies, records checks, and receipts; counts money.
• Completes routine forms or records and may perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Radio and teletype operation

Computer terminal operation

Communication over radio/phone

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

LEADS certification

Job description

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to walk, stand, or sit for extended or intermittent periods of time.

Sheriff’s Office Core Competencies:

1. Commitment to Organizational Culture: Works with intention to support and promote organizational culture, transforms operational philosophy into action. Emphasizes service, collaboration, and integrity.
2. Emotional Intelligence: Self-awareness, expressiveness, empathy, authenticity, sympathy, emotional connection with others to create trust.
3. Integrity and Credibility: Walks the talk, knows what's right and does it. Effectively applies values and principles in specific situations. Encourages others to behave with integrity.
4. Teamwork and Cooperation: Crossing boundaries, coordinating groups, makes effective use of all available talent, focused on serving the public together.

Responds to radio, telephone, teletype, and in person requests for warrants and record checks, receives and sends legal documents to law enforcement and other governmental agencies regarding the arrest and detention of individuals.

Checks records, separates and files documents, assures accuracy of records.

Assists public by making copies and records checks, collects fees and issues receipts, counts money, and types documents. Other duties as may be assigned.

High school diploma or GED

Must type 35 wpm

Must be able to obtain and retain LEADS certification. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures and techniques applicable to assigned duties and Sheriff's Office rules and regulations*. Skill in operating radio and teletype equipment, typing and operating a computer terminal. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; express one self orally and speak distinctly over radio and telephone; complete routine forms or records; collate and classify information about data, people or things.