Law Enforcement Records Assistant

Under general supervision, performs various staff support duties within the Sheriff’s Office. Responsibilities Carry out the Sheriff’s Mission and Vision and adhere to the Office’s Core Values; Trust, Service, Community; Cultivates high morale and a Team culture within the Sheriff’s Office; Performs general clerical and administrative duties, including answering public inquiries, filing, copying, data entry, accounts receivable, and assisting investigators and walk‑in visitors; Researches, compiles, and prepares data for reports, presentations, and case files using established systems and sources; Processes requests for records and reports for the public, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, and other authorized entities; Creates and uploads civil and criminal case information to the District Attorney’s system; Processes Public Information Act requests and subpoenas; Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local crime reporting and statistical requirements; Provides lobby support by directing the public and agencies in person and by phone and routing calls to the correct agency personnel; Conducts daily name candidating; Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of County and state legal principles, practices, procedures regarding the court system; Public information rules and procedures; Records retention rules and procedures; Civil process laws and procedures; Criminal process laws and procedures; Legal terminology; Modern office procedures and equipment; Department policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment. Skills Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing; Maintaining strict confidentiality; Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with judges, managers, supervisors, employees, external public agencies and organizations, attorneys, teachers, bonding companies and the general public; Using initiative, discretion and decision making within established procedures, guidelines and rules; Defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions; Performing various mathematical calculations; Performing effectively under stressful working conditions; Providing effective customer service; Multitasking; Operating a personal computer and various software applications. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. License & Certification Valid Texas Driver’s License. Physical Demands Walking, running, crawling, standing, sitting, jumping, kneeling, bending over, lying down for long periods of time; operating a vehicle in normal and high‑risk situations; operating firearms; engaging in high‑stress and physically challenging training scenarios; performing life‑saving measures; carrying, pushing, pulling, dragging, or holding medium to heavy objects, including a person; maintaining rational decision making abilities in life‑threatening and high‑stress situations; speaking and hearing in order to communicate effectively in person, through telephone, and through emergency radios. Environmental Conditions Duties and trainings are generally performed within Brazoria County in both indoor and outdoor environments. Occasionally duties and trainings are performed outside Brazoria County. Exposure to extreme and stressful environmental conditions may include natural disasters; man‑made disasters; exposure to toxic chemicals; adverse weather conditions involving heat, cold, rain, wind, and ice; exposure to bio‑hazardous materials; extreme driving conditions; high‑voltage areas; low‑light to no light conditions; bright light conditions; smoky conditions; areas containing dangerous and hostile people; areas containing dangerous animals; confined spaces; areas in which heavy machinery may be operating; roadways; areas containing dangerous debris; areas containing deceased animals and humans; spaces not in compliance with local, state, and federal safety code and law regulations. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Benefits Brazoria County is a local government entity that offers competitive salaries with an excellent benefits package, which includes: Government Pension through TCDRS with 7% fixed interest and a county match of 2:1 at retirement; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan as an additional savings for retirement. Excellent medical/dental insurance (Aetna) for employees and dependent coverage rates; free employee health clinic and free tele‑health services. Section 125 Cafeteria Plans including Aflac, Humana and others; free LTD; free life insurance coverage up to $200 (age reduction); with AD&D. Employee Assistance Program for all employees and any member of household; 14 paid holidays, vacation and sick benefits. At retirement, a free paid up $50K life insurance policy; 401(k) retiree medical reimbursement plan, free access to our employee health clinic. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs