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Records Specialist I

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Conroe, TX, United States


The Records Specialist is responsible and accountable for entering, editing, validating, confirming and deleting data into several local, state and nationwide databases as required by law. This job posting specifically is looking for motivated individuals looking to begin their career in the Warrants /TLETS Message Center Unit. This position requires employees to know, understand, and interpret the laws mandated by legislature while following written policies.

The Warrants Unit ensures that law incident reports, warrants, protective orders and UCR NIBRS are entered into local, state and national data bases as required by law; researches and compiles all warrant and personal identifier data on wanted subjects; assists internal department personnel, outside agency personnel, Bonding Companies and Attorneys with questions and requests for assistance; and more. Read more about the unit here: https://www.mctxsheriff.org/divisions/executive_division/communications/tlets.php

The pay listed is subject to increase after probationary period and time-in-service according to a County-wide step plan.

This job posting will only accept the first 100 candidates.

Responsibilities

Processing, entering, filing and/or confirming documents

Entering reviewing, or editing records in local, state and national databases

Filing documents correctly in an organized manner

Assist all agencies, attorneys, bond companies, and the public with questions

Must be able to work some overtime during times of high volume

Provide customer service via telephone, email, fax, or in-person

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Must be able to work shift-work as assigned

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the contiguous United States for a period of time sufficient to conduct a background investigation

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work well with the public

Must possess a current valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance

Computer experience and data entry skills

Must be able to work well under pressure

Attention to detail is a must

Ability to effectively communicate verbally in person as well as on the telephone

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to multi-task

Must be able to lift up to 35lbsMust be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Willingness to cross train

No conviction above a Class B Misdemeanor or a Class B Misdemeanor within the last 10 years nor have been on or currently on court-ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense

Testing Information Applicants must be able to take and pass the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Clerical Testing. All testing is facilitated in the MCSO Recruiting Division Office located at 1 Criminal Justice Dr., Conroe, Texas, 77301. Testing score requirements for this position are:

Typing: 35 WPM

Clerical Testing

Shift Hours The Warrants Unit is staffed 24/7 and requires shift assignments, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. This unit typically operates under 4-10 hour shifts with 3 days off.

Additional Information After receiving a conditional job offer, an applicant must pass the following before becoming an employee of Montgomery County:

Drug screen (1/2 cost = $25, responsibility of applicant)

Audio screening

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the general purpose, types of duties, and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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