Police Records Technician I

Job Title

Police Records Technician I

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Police

Proposed Minimum Salary

$17.48 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

Thank you for your interest in the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD). We strive to educate and train our personnel to develop well-rounded individuals to represent the department in a professional manner, while providing the highest quality service to the community we serve. The Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University community is a great place to live and work. We offer a meaningful and rewarding career to all of our employees, while providing education and wellness incentives, along with a generous retirement and benefit package. UPD has 172 authorized positions including 88 state certified Police Officers, 58 Security Officers, 13 Communications Officers, 8 administrative​ support personnel, and 5 Records Technicians. The department maintains a fully staffed investigations division, a crime prevention unit, a recruiting unit, a training division, a victim advocate, and an Emergency Communications Center.

Please visit us at:  https://upd.tamu.edu

What we want

The Police Records Technician I provides police records support for University Police personnel and the public. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What you need to know

Hourly Rate: $17.48/hr

Must successfully pass a typing test with a score of 45 words per minute

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Must have a valid State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing

• Interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• May be required to work weekends, holidays and hours other than Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

• May require out of town travel

• New hires must successfully pass a typing test with a score of 45 words per minute

• New hires must successfully pass an oral interview board, and a background investigation to include, but not limited to driving history and criminal background history

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a law enforcement environment and or clerical experience

 

Responsibilities:

• Records Preparation - Assists Records personnel with filing, and the preparation of police files and records for review to go to the appropriate courts, attorneys, and other law enforcement agencies. Requires operating a motor vehicle to and from the department to appropriate courts, attorney’s offices, and other law enforcement agencies. Assists Records personnel with background checks.

• Reports Processing - Assists Records personnel with reviewing daily reports generated by the department, making necessary corrections, or adjustments as needed. Assists Records personnel with copying police reports and making data entries into the Records Management System (RMS).

• Records Receptionist - Serves as Records receptionist. Assists with providing records information and referrals. Assists with answering the telephone and transferring calls related to records to the appropriate individual(s) or office. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.  

 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time  

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.