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Pima County · 2 months ago

Public Safety Data Technician I

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.89/hr - $25.50/hr

1+ years exp

Pima County is seeking a Public Safety Data Technician I to support law enforcement by managing and processing critical information from various computer systems. The role involves validating and retrieving data for criminal cases, coordinating extraditions, and ensuring compliance with legal standards while maintaining confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

Creates, queries and scans national, state and local computer databases and manual systems for information retrieval and verification (e.g., warrants, missing persons, stolen property)

Inputs, researches and retrieves data for case enrichment of crime reports and develops and identifies suspects for investigative officer follow-up

Validates and researches felony, misdemeanor, and civil warrants and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and the courts for processing, entry, and clearing from local, state, and national computer systems

Enters and verifies certified complaint dismissals, satisfied, canceled or served information for fugitive warrants received from law enforcement agencies, jails, and the courts

Coordinates extradition of fugitives wanted in Pima County, by acting as a liaison between law enforcement agencies such as the Pima County Attorney, Arizona State Attorney General and Governor’s office

Informs victims and other law enforcement agencies of arrests made, via teletype, telephone or by mail, and documents notifications in compliance with the Victim’s Bill of Rights, the Arizona Constitution and applicable Arizona revised statutes

Periodically conducts audits of active computerized records for accuracy and consistency as required by the state and Federal Bureau of Investigation

Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered in duties

May be required to testify in court in an official capacity as a departmental employee

Qualification

Data entryLegal document processingDatabase queryingCriminal justice informationVictim notificationCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification AND one year of experience processing legal documents in a law enforcement, corrections, probation or legal setting

One year of experience with Pima County as a Records Technician, Public Safety Specialist, Public Safety Transcription Technician or other similar level position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

A level 'A' certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, will be required for all positions

Valid driver license is required at time of application

Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment

The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures

All positions require satisfactory completion of a background investigation due to the need for access to law enforcement facilities, property, communications systems and associated confidential and sensitive information, documents, databases and evidentiary materials

Pre/post-employment drug screening and polygraph examinations are required of all positions in this classification due to the need for access as described