Records and Identification Supervisor - BCSO

Job Title

Pay Rate Min to Mid Range

Time Type

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily filing and retrieving of criminal arrest records, crime/accident reports and fingerprint card matches

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Record & Identification Clerks, Clerks, and Fingerprint Examiners

• Provides daily work assignments, evaluates staffing needs, reviews leave requests and counsels staff on Policy and Procedures

• Reviews and approves criminal records, crime/accident reports, inmate folders and/or fingerprint card matches researched by staff prior to release to requesting individuals

• Verifies Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS), Texas Criminal Information Center (TCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems to ensure the nonexistence of additional charges against arrested individuals

• Confirms daily cash drawer balances of monies collected from reports and services provided by the section

• Assists Records personnel in resolving complex issues regarding job related and personnel matters

• Testifies in court on matters related to criminal records and fingerprint processing procedures

• Provides information to governmental agencies, the general public and the news media on arrested individuals and inmates

• Represents the Sheriff’s Office on committees, projects and work groups on matters related to records and identification

• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate supplemented by college course work in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or related field, and five years of general office experience including two years supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficient knowledge of records management procedures, of fingerprint system and fingerprint techniques, of CJIS, TCIC and NCIC databases, Texas Open Records/Public Information Act; and office procedures.

• Proficient skill in identifying fingerprint patterns, shapes, and basic methodology.

• Basic ability to supervise clerical employees; ability to communicate effectively in legal terminology; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations; ability to operate personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, County employees, Elected/Appointed Officials, outside organizations, attorneys and the general public.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Fingerprint Science Certification and CJIS/TCIC/NCIC Certifications within one year of employment. 

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office; must have a valid driver’s license.

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek; may work weekends and perform shift work.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment.

• Physical requirements include lifting/carrying 5-10 lbs. occasionally;

• visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment.

• Subject to climbing, pushing, handling, sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching and twisting to perform the essential functions.

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.