Records Communication Technician

Franklin County Sheriff's Office; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin County Sheriff's Office in Columbus, Ohio seeks a records clerk to handle warrants and record checks, route legal documents, and support law enforcement agencies.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 35 wpm typing, LEADS certification eligibility, knowledge of procedures, and accuracy in record handling while assisting the public with copies, fees, and receipts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must type 35 wpm.
• Must be able to obtain and retain LEADS certification.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures 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; speak clearly over radio and telephone.

Responsibilities

• Responds to radio, telephone, teletype, and in person requests for warrants and record checks; forwards documents to agencies.
• 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 assigned.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Radio/teletype operation

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal

Radio equipment

Job description

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.

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.