Statutory Programs Specialist- Part-time

Socket.dev; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a Statutory Programs Specialist (Part-time) to perform clerical tasks related to CHP applications, sex offender registrations, and fingerprinting. Responsibilities include data entry, document processing, and public communications, with supervision from the Records Manager.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, valid Colorado driver’s license, and the ability to handle confidential information in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional clerical or law enforcement education/experience desired.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must pass qualifying examinations and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Process concealed handgun permit (CHP) applications, answer questions, and check for completeness.
• Perform data entry and background checks in local, state, and national systems.
• Compute and collect fees for services.
• Maintain agency records and prepare statistical reports on workload/productivity.
• Take fingerprints and photographs of CHP applicants, offenders, and required individuals.
• Provide training to new hires and volunteers on CHP duties.

Skills

Public contact

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Computer skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Statutory Programs Specialist- Part-time

Employment Type: 2 - Part-time Temporary

Pay Range: $50,640.00 - 75,960.00

Location: Castle Rock, CO

Elected Office / Department: SHERIFF

Job Number: req3339

Closing Date: 10/12/2026

The full salary range for this position is $50,640 – $75,960 annually (full-time equivalent). As this is a part-time position, actual compensation will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.

General Duties: Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to the intake and processing of concealed handgun permit applications, sex offender registrations, court-ordered fingerprinting of criminal offenders, and regulatory fingerprinting. Maintains official agency records related to the above. Regularly prepares statistical reports involving measures of productivity. Extensive use of computers, live-scan digital fingerprinting equipment, digital cameras, and other technology is required. Also performs less technical clerical tasks, such as filing, notifying citizens of the status of their applications by telephone or mail, etc. Duties include direct contact with the public, including criminal offenders in a non-custodial setting, as well as other office members, public officials, and representatives of outside agencies. Work locations (DCSO/HRSS) and days (Monday-Friday) may vary depending on department needs.

Supervision Exercised:

Informal oversight of Community Safety Volunteers and may be required to train new personnel.

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of the Records Manager.

Examples of Duties: (illustrative, not all inclusive)

• Receives concealed handgun permit (CHP) applications from members of the public, answers their questions, and checks applications for completeness.
• Performs data entry and background investigation queries on local, state, and national computer systems (such as New World and CCIS/NCIC).
• Computes and collects fees for services.
• Is expected to conduct ongoing research and remain current on laws and regulations related to the functional areas of the position, and to effectively relate this information to office members and the public.
• Regularly prepares statistical reports related to workload indicators/productivity measures.
• Prepares reports, correspondence (paper and electronic), and files.
• Provides training to new hires and volunteers regarding CHP duties.
• Takes fingerprints and photographs of concealed handgun permit applicants, court ordered criminal offenders (in a non-custodial environment), registered sex offenders, and members of the public required to be fingerprinted for regulatory or licensing purposes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED. Additionalclerical, secretarial, legal, or law enforcement education or experience ishighly desired.
• Possession of a valid Colorado Drivers License.
• Minimum one year of general clerical oradministrative work experience involving public contact.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task for extendedperiods.
• Entry-level computer skills. A highdegree of computer proficiency is expected upon completion of training.
• Ability to communicate professionally andeffectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain strictconfidentiality of information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced,moderately stressful environment for prolonged periods.
• Ability to work with minimal supervisionand solve most day-to-day problems independently.
• Ability to perform financial transactionsaccurately and independently research and resolve errors.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanorand interact effectively with agitated customers and all types of criminaloffenders, including sex offenders.
• Physical and mental ability to carry outthe essential job functions, with reasonable accommodations if needed.
• Must pass qualifying examinations andbackground investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

In the event of an emergency/disaster in or near the County, all County employees are expected to make every effort to be available to assist the County Manager, Elected/Appointed Officials and Department Directors to ensure the continued operation of any and all necessary County functions. This may mean being available to perform additional duties and hours beyond what is normally required. In the event that an exempt employee does work more than 40 hours a week in support of County operations during an emergency, such employee may receive overtime or other appropriate wage compensation in accordance with existing County policies or at the discretion of the County.