Warrants Specialist

Volusia Sheriff's Office; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Volusia Sheriff's Office is seeking a Warrants Specialist to handle warrants, capiases, and injunctions, including FCIC/NCIC data entry and system maintenance. The role requires strict attention to detail and 24/7 availability.

The position involves high-security data handling, background checks, and full FCIC/NCIC certification within six months of hire. Applicants must meet Florida state requirements and pass drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must meet Florida state applicant requirements under FS 401.465.
• Must obtain FCIC/NCIC Full Access Certification within 6 months of hire and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming/outgoing calls to agencies, victims, and personnel.
• Enter, cancel, and modify FCIC/NCIC entries as requested.
• Conduct computerized searches to ensure validity and integrity of FCIC/NCIC data.
• Record messages and information from the public and other sources.
• May train new Warrants Specialists upon hiring.
• Perform routine office tasks such as reports, typing, filing, faxing, and copying.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance and be available for emergencies.

Skills

Typing 25 WPM

Data entry

FCIC/NCIC data access

Education

HS Diploma or GED

FS 401.465 compliance

FCIC/NCIC Full Access Certification

Tools

FCIC/NCIC Systems

CJIS awareness

Job description

Warrants Specialist Posting Closes August 31 2026 Starting Pay 2070 hourly

General Description

Under general supervision the Warrants Specialist is responsible for the processing of warrants capias and injunctions receiving requests from field units and conducting computerized searches on their behalf This position is also responsible for entering cancelling and modifying entries in the Florida Crime Information Center FCIC and National Crime Information Center NCIC computerized systems ensuring completeness and accuracy The unit must be staffed twenty four 24 hours per day seven 7 days per week to include holidays and times of emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Must meet State of Florida applicant requirements pursuant to FS 401465
• Must receive FCICNCIC Full Access Certification withing six 6 months of hire date and maintain certification throughout the duration of assignment to the position

Selection Process

The selection process will include a review of each qualified applicants education and experience and a formal interview in accordance with VSO policies and procedures

Background Screening

This position will require an extensive background investigation and drug screening

Essential Functions

Processes incoming and outgoing phone calls in a professional manner to outside agencies victims and department personnelAnswers incoming requests from field units with entries into the FCICNCIC systemsConducts appropriate computerized searches in multiple databases to ensure the validity and integrity of FCICNCIC entriesRecords information incoming and outgoing messages obtained via telephone andor other sources computer from the public on the appropriate formsHandles entries of confidential Warrants Capias Injunctions Civil Orders for Arrest into FCICNCIC and the County Clerk Management SystemMay train new Warrants Specialists when hiredPerforms routine office tasks such as preparing reports typing filing faxing and photocopyingMust be able to maintain regular and prompt attendance to include scheduled work hours required training activities and meetings mandatory overtime and during times of emergenciesPerforms other duties as assigned

Status

Civilian Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk Minimal Risk Environmental Conditions General office setting with most duties being performed while sitting at a desk table or workstationMust be able to staff shifts covering twenty four 24 hours per day seven 7 days per weekMust be able to work under stressful conditionsMust be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needsMust be able to remain available to work when a public emergency or disaster occurs

Skills and Abilities

Ability to learn and perform assigned clerical dutiesAbility to adapt easily and effectively to changing processes and prioritiesAbility to type twenty five words per minute 25 WPM accuratelyAbility to perform research and retrieve information using multiple databases and computer systemsAbility to read and comprehend technical and professional journals manuals procedures and instructionsAbility to read and comprehend maps layouts memos summaries and reportsAbility to multitask and prioritizeAbility to operate a multi line telephone systemAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers interagency personnel and members of the public to provide exceptional customer serviceAbility to behave in a respectful and professional manner and with the utmost integrity even when off dutyAbility to speak read write and comprehend the English language

Required Knowledge

VSO General Orders and proceduresA wide range of telecommunications equipment that includes telephones FCIC Terminal and computer aided dispatch CAD systemFlorida Crime Information CenterNational Crime Information Center NCICFCIC and Criminal Justice Information Services CJIS systemsFederal State County and local laws and ordinancesPolicies and procedures related to public safety communicationsModern office practices procedures and equipmentBusiness English spelling punctuation and arithmeticRadio codes and designations

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterityAmbulate independentlySit andor stand for extended periodsVisual acuity of 2030 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 2030 vision standard uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20100 in each eyeMust pass hearing test with less than or equal to 40 decibels in each ear under the frequencies 2000 Hz 3000 Hz and 4000 HzUtilize a computer andor CRT screen for extended periods of timeOccasionally bend squat reach grasp

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