Warrants Technician I

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta seeks a Warrants Technician I to prepare and process FTAs and other municipal warrants, enter data into GCIC, and validate active warrants. The role requires handling sensitive information, working in shifts, and coordinating with law enforcement agencies.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, 3 years of related experience, GCIC/NCIC certification, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment within the Municipal Court of Atlanta.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience, preferably in a judicial, law enforcement or jail environment or a college degree in Criminal Justice or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, relevant professional certification and experience deemed as providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• GCIC/NCIC Certifications
• Fingerprinting required as a part of pre-employment onboarding. CJIS Security Policy v5-9-5.
• Work Environment: Must be able to work in a shared space.
• Lifting Requirements: Sedentary work; up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Run FTA reports via the court case management system (CMS) and identify FTA cases.
• Generate warrants for all outstanding FTA cases.
• Scan and docket signed warrants into CMS.
• Add appropriate alerts to FTA cases via CMS or otherwise.
• Run Driver’s Query & Inquiry on all FTA Warrants
• Run a daily tickler code in CMS to search for warrants that are no longer active.
• Add a docket code to all cases to be placed on GCIC.
• Scan cancellations or located persons into CMS docket history.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GCIC/NCIC Certifications

Job description

Starting Salary: $44,353 annually

Shifts Available: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM AND 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

General Description and Classification Standards:

The purpose of this position is to prepare and process Failure to Appear (FTA) warrants and process other warrants issued by the municipal court; preparing records for entry of warrants into Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC); validating and verifying active warrants; coordinating communications for the removal and cancellation of FTA warrants; running criminal and driver histories via GCIC database; and performing administrative and clerical functions related to warrants or other court operation-related activities.

Job Description

Municipal Court of Atlanta

Warrants Technician I

Posting Expires: September 25, 2026

Starting Salary: $44,353 annually

Shifts Available: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM AND 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

The purpose of this position is to prepare and process Failure to Appear (FTA) warrants and process other warrants issued by the municipal court; preparing records for entry of warrants into Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC); validating and verifying active warrants; coordinating communications for the removal and cancellation of FTA warrants; running criminal and driver histories via GCIC database; and performing administrative and clerical functions related to warrants or other court operation-related activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Incumbent may perform other duties not articulated in this job description as determined by the assignment judge, court administrator, deputy court administrator, deputy chief clerk and/or court operations manager.

• Run FTA reports via the court case management system (CMS) and identifies FTA cases.
• Generate warrants for all outstanding FTA cases.
• Scan and dockets signed warrants into the court case management system (CMS).
• Add appropriate alerts to the FTA cases via CMS or otherwise.
• Run Driver’s Query & Inquiry (CCH and FBI III files) on all FTA Warrants
• Run a daily tickler code in CMS to search for warrants that are no longer active.
• Add a docket code to all cases to be placed on GCIC.
• Scans cancellations or located persons into the CMS docket history.
• Modifies, clears, cancels and validates all FTA warrants entered GCIC monthly.
• File and maintains all warrants active, inactive, served, and cleared warrants.
• Maintains all supporting warrant documents including criminal history/drivers’ history records.
• Research old warrant cases for payment/ balance verification.
• Answering Hits on FTA Warrants in a timely manner (10min) or (1 Hour)
• Place a locate/detainer on a subject when necessary
• Fax necessary documents to the jail, Warrant, Citation and YQ
• Send AM messages to other Agencies when necessary
• Contact Corrections or Fugitive Dept. for local pickup
• Scan all documents into the (CMS)
• Fingerprint defendants, new hires and vendors.
• Maintain GCIC/NCIC Certification
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and shift work.
• Must be able to report inclement weather.
• Must be able to adapt to policy and procedures changes.

Communication:

• Acquires a judge’s signature for all FTA warrants.
• Complete the FTA wanted notice.
• Coordinate with the Fugitive Unit for pickups
• ACIC and other outside Agencies
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Has basic knowledge of court policies and procedures, City of Atlanta and State codes, ordinances and laws.
• Has thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, jurisdiction and authority of the court.
• Has basic knowledge of Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) rules and regulations.
• Has the ability to operate GCIC to run criminal and drivers’ history records.
• Has the ability to read and interpret criminal and driver’s history records.
• Has the ability to handle/maintain confidential information.
• Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records and information in an effective manner and according to court operations and regulations.
• Has knowledge of the terminology used within the court system.
• Has the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with judges, law enforcement officers and civilians, court officials, attorneys, court employees and the general public.
• Has the ability to operate a computer and use automated case management system for input, retrieval and tracking of data.
• Has the ability to be flexible with work schedules requiring shift work.
• Has the ability to work under stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.

Qualifications

Shifts Available: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM AND 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three (3) years of professional work experience, preferably in a judicial, law enforcement or jail environment or a college degree in Criminal Justice or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, relevant professional certification and experience deemed as providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licensures and Certifications

GCIC/NCIC Certifications

Fingerprinting required as a part of pre-employment onboarding. CJIS Security Policy v5-9-5.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work in a shared space.

Lifting Requirements:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

It is the policy of the City of Atlanta(\"COA\") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.