Pima County · 3 months ago
Public Safety Transcription Technician
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.99/hr - $24.29/hrPima County is seeking a Public Safety Transcription Technician to support the Sheriff's Department. The role involves transcribing recorded or written law enforcement reports into approved formats while ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental standards.
GovernmentHealth CareRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Transcribes recorded or written law enforcement reports into department-approved formats, using computer-based resources
Proofreads, edits and corrects transcribed materials by comparison with recordings and written reports
Contacts originators of recorded/written reports to clarify or correct statements which cannot be resolved by critical review of original source materials
Prints and distributes transcribed reports to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies
Distributes transcribed reports via secured electronic means (facsimile, computer-to-computer, etc.) to appropriately qualified individuals/agencies
Maintains manual and computer-based activity logs
Accesses departmental restricted-use databases and communications systems to locate essential information
Maintains required physical security and confidentiality of information encountered or created during the course of assigned duties
Maintains physical security of assigned work areas by determining allowable access by others, to include maintenance of sign-in/-out registers
Performs operator-level servicing and maintenance of assigned recording/dictation equipment, computer-related equipment (e.g., printers, copiers, etc.) and other office equipment
May be required to perform transcription duties in languages other than English
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification required at time of application
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the 'Education' and 'Work Experience' sections of the application
Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment
Within six months of employment, employees must attain and maintain access certification for all relevant departmental databases required of assigned position
Pre-employment background checks are required
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history
Pre-/post-appointment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to need for access as described above
Preferred
Some positions may require bilingual abilities in English and a second language, as determined by the Department
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
Founded in 1864
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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