Data Technician II – Police Department – Full Time Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Data Technician II – Police Department – Full Time 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385 The Town of Waterford is searching for a Data Technician II. This position is full time with excellent benefits. Applications for this position must be in the Human Resources Office by 4:00pm on June 27, 2025.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

: To provide primary clerical support to the Records Division of the Police Department and provide general support to Patrol Services and Support Services.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Provide support to Records, including but not limited to, greeting members of the public and providing assistance as required; answering telephones; filing; copying; disseminating packages and mail; preparing correspondence; and researching and preparing documentation as required. Provide support to Patrol Services and Support Services including, but not limited to, preparing correspondence, copying files and documents; disseminating copies to officers; filing warrants in Sergeant’s Office; filing paperwork regarding firearms transfers. Data entry and corrections, as required, into the Records Management System (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Connecticut Online Law Enforcement Communications Teleprocessing (COLLECT), including warrants, Paperless Re-Arrest Warrant Network (PRAWN), firearms transfers, etc.; researching statistics and other data from RMS and COLLECT for Records, Patrol, Support Services, and outside agencies. Research and disseminate information from external state and federal websites including, but not limited to, the Connecticut Judicial website, Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LiNX), Police Information Network (PIN), and the Sex Offender Registry. Collect fees for parking tickets, pistol permit applications, motor vehicle accident reports, FOI requests and record checks. Gather information for audits by COLLECT, Juvenile Justice, State’s Attorney’s Office, etc.; correct errors and discrepancies; and act as liaison between the auditing agency’s representative and the department. Assist with processing FOI requests from the general public, news agencies and other law enforcement agencies and prepare related documentation. May provide back-up for other clerical staff in the department. Exercise good judgment, initiative, accuracy, and good communication skills. Confidentiality of records is an important requirement of this job, covered by COLLECT rules, LiNX rules, and other sensitive data base rules. Regular attendance is a requirement of this position. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including, for example, Office of the State’s Attorney personnel; Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel; members of the state and federal court systems; members of other police departments; members of internal and external agencies; Town officials, coworkers and the general public. Organize and disseminate files kept in archives, including annual move of files from records department to archives to prepare for the upcoming year. Other related duties as assigned. •The essential functions or duties described above are the primary functions and duties of the classification. There may be other types of work that may be performed and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the classification provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Knowledge, Skill & Ability) Knowledgeable of data entry. Capable of handling special assignments without supervision; skilled in oral and written expression; knowledgeable of legal terms and definitions. Ability to read and interpret departmental documents and prepare routine reports and business correspondence. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and the ability to address problems related to the same. Considerable knowledge, skill and ability in secretarial, general administrative and office procedures. Ability to 1) maintain confidentiality and make routine office decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures; 2) perform multiple tasks with interruptions, 3) meet deadlines, 4) perform duties promptly with attention to detail and accuracy, 5) learn the special laws and regulations pertaining to assigned work 6) prioritize and organize work, and 7) type in an accurate and efficient manner with reasonable speed.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

High School graduate or equivalent, with emphasis on secretarial sciences and data entry and two years post-graduate or business school. Three years experience in legal field, court system or associated profession preferred. Certification as Notary Public preferred. Must be able to be COLLECT certified, must be familiar with other data bases such as Accurint, Nexus, Police Information Network (PIN) and the State of CT Firearms system and know how to conduct records searches. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skill, knowledge and ability, may be considered at the discretion of the Board of Police Commissioners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak; hear; sit; walk and stand; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate equipment, objects, tools, controls, and to reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. The dexterity necessary to utilize a computer keyboard on a regular basis is essential. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to hear normal sounds with the presence of background noise, as in hearing using a telephone. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet in the office. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Environment may be stressful at times. The employee must be able to work harmoniously, cooperatively, and courteously with others at all times. The employee must be able to interact well with people who are under physical and emotional stress and to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.46 per hour Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person