Position posted until filled Salary commensurate with experience PURPOSE OF JOB: The Atlanta Police Department GCIC Warrant Unit’s purpose is to perform a variety of administrative activities to support law enforcement personnel and the public ∙ It performs under general supervision with latitude for use of independent judgment within established guidelines and procedures ∙ Our primary objectives are to enter ∙ clear/cancel ∙ modify warrants, vehicles, articles, missing/unidentified persons on the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) system; receive ∙ process ∙ confirm ∙ maintain active warrants, vehicles, articles, missing/unidentified persons ∙ running criminal and drivers history via the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and GCIC database contained by the GCIC/National Crime Information Center (NCIC) guidelines; and performing clerical functions related to GCIC/Failure to Appear (FTA) warrants.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under direct supervision and follows standardized operating procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Incumbent may perform other duties not articulated in this job description as determined by the Unit Commander or designee.
Work Delegation :
- Have the ability to train new hires on the day to day operations of the GCIC Unit
- Have the ability to work every station in the GCIC Unit
- Have the ability to make good sound decisions
Knowledge/Skills/Ability (KSAs) :
Has thorough knowledge of The Atlanta Police Department’s policies and procedures, City of Atlanta and State codes, ordinances, and laws. Has thorough knowledge of Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) rules and regulations. Has the ability to operate GCIC terminals to run criminal and driver’s history records. Has the ability to read and interpret criminal and driver’s history records. Has the ability to handle/maintain confidential information. Has knowledge of warrant processing procedures. Has the ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records and information in an effective manner and according to court operations and regulations. Has knowledge of the terminology used within the court system. Has the ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officers and the general public. Has the ability to operate a computer and use automated case management system for input, retrieval and tracking of data. Has the ability to be flexible with work schedules requiring shift work. Has the ability to work under stress related to duties that require constant attention to detail and tight deadlines.
Minimum Essential Education, Experience and Training Requirements :
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience - to include experience entering and validating criminal and traffic warrants through GCIC.
- Experience running, and interpreting criminal and driver’s history required.
- Current Georgia Crime Information Center entry-level certification and the ability to annually maintain GCIC Certification at the entry certification level within given timeframes is required for this position.
- Ability to work various shifts as necessary required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - 3 years relevant work experience - to include experience entering and validating criminal and traffic warrants through GCIC.
- Extensive knowledge of Omnixx Force or similar platform.
ADA Minimum Standards Required Performing Essential Job Functions :
Physical Requirements : Must be physically able to operate a variety of job related machines and/or office equipment. Must be able to accurately enter data into a computer through typing or other equally acceptable entry alternatives. Must be able to move or carry job related objects or materials. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary or office environment work. Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time without a break.
Data Conception : Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, technical, structural, compositional, or identifiable characteristics (whether similar to or divert from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Interpersonal Communication : Requires the ability to communicate with people to convey or exchange professional information.
Language ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, instructions, methods and procedures. Requires the ability to produce reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to communicate with and before others using correct English.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to learn and understand subject matter principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision within the scope of respective job duties and tasks; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
Numerical Aptitude : Require the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract; multiply and divide totals; determine percentages; determine time and weight; and interpret same as may be appropriate.
Form/Spatial Aptitude : Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination : Requires the ability to utilize job related equipment in the course of accomplishing job duties and tasks associated with respective primary duties.
Color Discrimination : May require the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to interact with people (i.e. staff, supervisors, general public and elected officials) beyond giving the receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with a deadline or an emergency.
