POLICE DATA SPECIALIST II /(1183) (1184PT)

2/14/80

Rev. & Ret. 9/89

City of San José

POLICE DATA SPECIALIST II (1183)

POLICE DATA SPECIALIST II (PART TIME) (1184)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs specialized technical work utilizing automated law enforcement systems, including complex data input and retrieval processes requiring extreme accuracy. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Operate computer terminals, accessing all local, state and national automated systems for law enforcement and criminal justice information to process, input and control the quality of all offense, incident and accident reports into RIS (Records Information System).
Verify and process all felony and misdemeanor warrants; input warrants into PIN (Police Information Network), DOJ (Department of Justice) and/or NCIC (National Crime Information Center) Wanted Persons System. Verify accuracy and proper identification of offenders through WPS (Wanted Person System), CJIC (Criminal Justice Information Control) and DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Process release of defendants on own recognizance; set court dates; accept bail. Notify officers of prisoners held by other cities to ensure prisoners are picked up within prescribed time limits. Accept and confirm restraining orders for law enforcement purposes. Quality control and process criminal and traffic citations.
Roll identifiable fingerprints; process fingerprint cards and forward to DOJ and FBI, as appropriate; comply with sex, narcotics and arson offenders registration requirements; input criminal citations and control the quality of criminal histories; update arrest dispositions in CJIC. Research and process requests for sealings of adult criminal arrests. Process informal booking of suspects cited for criminal offenses or arrested on outstanding warrants.
Fingerprint public applicants and collect fees.
Input stolen, recovered, impounded and towed vehicles associated with misdemeanor, felony crimes, and/or missing persons into NCIC and DOJ systems; send county-wide APBs (All Points Bulletins) on stolen vehicles; notify owners of police-towed vehicles and confirm identification of owners for release; check for warrants and current registration; collect imposed fees.
Input, research and retrieve data for case enrichment of crime reports and develop and identify suspects for investigative officer follow-up. Access ACES (Automated Case Enrichment System), CAPSS (Computer Assisted Public Safety System) and other automated systems for suspect identification. Input all gun data into AFS; Input field interrogation information into ACES.
Determine authorized recipients, release information as appropriate and collect fees. Send and retrieve telecommunications; input stolen property and pawn data into APS (Automated Property System). Input missing persons data into the NCIC Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Process computer generated printouts of marijuana purge and gun validation lists. Research and seal court-ordered juvenile criminal detentions. Maintain current state-wide criminal history log. Compile Drunk in Public complaint list and forward to Court. Research and compile data for subpoena compliance.
Assist in training as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Incumbents of this class are responsible for accurately processing varied police reports and identification information, utilizing a full range of specialized automated and manual information systems. The focus of this class is to provide technical information, which requires extensive training in specialized computer systems. This class differs from Police Data Specialist I in that incumbents of the latter class perform in a learning capacity. This class differs from that of Police Specialist Supervisor in that the latter is responsible for all functions and supervision of staff on an assigned shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Police Department report maintenance systems and office practices.
Ability to input, update, retrieve and release data, and to identify and extract vital information quickly and accurately, utilizing multiple automated and manual law enforcement data systems.
Ability to apply standard policies and procedures accurately to answer questions and resolve problem situations.
Ability to apply information in manuals and regulations pertaining to the criminal justice system.
Ability to type at a net rate of 45 words per minute.

Competency Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of a variety of code languages used in automated police data systems.
Ability to use data systems and electronic data processing equipment.
Ability to perform specialized law enforcement data processing and identification work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.

Training And Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and one (1) year of experience in which the major assignment was the entry and retrieval of law enforcement data and identification information through a full range of automated police information systems.

Formerly known as Police Records Clerk II

(3060Z)