Extradition Coordinator - BCSO

Extradition Coordinator - BCSO

$18.34 - $21.55

Full time

Under general direction, is responsible for acting as a liaison between the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies in the return of wanted persons to Bexar County; assisting agencies outside Bexar County with the return of wanted persons currently incarcerated in the Bexar County Adult Detention Center to their original jurisdictions; with the assistance of deputies, coordinating with the court system in the transport of persons currently incarcerated outside of Bexar County for court hearings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates telecommunication equipment such as the Criminal Integrated Justice System (CIJS) and OMNIXX
• Answers calls from local, state, and federal agencies in regards to the apprehension, movement and release of fugitives
• Coordinates the transportation and movement of fugitives back to Bexar County, Texas from within the State of Texas and throughout the United States
• Researches law enforcement databases to verify information on fugitives that are in custody is correct; such as mug-shots, fingerprint comparison, driver's license, SSN and any other identifying items
• Maintains files of fugitives that are in custody with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and out of state penal Institutions that have extended future release dates
• Places and maintains electronic detainers on fugitives incarcerated in other jurisdictions
• Attends extradition court hearings as it pertains to out of state fugitives incarcerated in the Bexar County Detention Center
• Monitors and advises the District Attorney's Office of all required Governor's Warrants that may need to be obtained
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• A semester of college coursework (12-15 hours) from an accredited college or university, and a year of experience with a law enforcement agency or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must obtain and maintain the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS); Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC) less than full access proficiency certificate; TLETS mobile proficiency certificate; Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Awareness proficiency certificate; and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) proficiency certificate within six (6) months of date of employment
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office
• Must be able to type 25 wpm with no more than 7 errors
• Knowledge of geographical area in Texas and the United States
• Skill in operating telecommunication equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other law enforcement agencies and facilities, co-workers, County employees and the general public
• May work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are fast paced involving set deadlines with the movement of fugitives back to Bexar County, Texas
• Required to work in jail environment with frequent exposure to hostile or violent people and infectious diseases
• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
• Occasionally moves about the office
• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Positions self to perform essential functions
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

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.

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.