Data Entry Technician

Responsible for assisting the Records Supervisor in the collection, coding, entry, storing and retrieval of information needed for Law Enforcement.

Starting at $17.17 per hour plus benefits including vacation, sick, funeral leave, and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, dental, and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan) and supplemental insurance; deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (PERA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of those specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
*Responsible for the general case file management.
*Receive daily incident records to be maintained.
*Daily interaction with the public through face-to-face interactions, telephone, and email.
*Responsible for transcribing, proofreading, checking for completeness and the entering into the computerized record system of all incident records received.
*Responsible for forwarding to appropriate agencies any/or all reports as required.
*Assist the Records Supervisor with any other duties assigned or apparent.
*Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
*Reliable, predictable attendance and punctuality.


REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT HIRE:
Education
*Must have completed the course work required for graduation from high school in Minnesota or its equivalent.
*Must possess an Associate Degree in Legal Secretarial or a related field or any combination of education and experience which provides the following necessary skills and knowledge.
Experience
*Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
*Accurate typing/data entry skills (minimum of 60 words per minute).
*Excellent written and oral communication skills.
*Working knowledge of computer operations.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
*Within 6 months of hire date and beyond, must maintain a current Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Terminal Certification.
*Must maintain an operating telephone to be reached in emergencies or as needed.

REQUIRED MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES AT HIRE:
*Qualities: Shall possess good character, good judgment and have the ability to deal well with people.
*Physical Fitness: Shall be physically fit to perform all duties assigned and be able to perform any physical fitness standards that may be set by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
*Paid customer service experience face to face and on the telephone.
*60 WPM plus

PREFERRED / DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, & QUALITIES:
*Knowledge of the criminal justice system and various aspects of Law Enforcement.
*Knowledge of the current record requirements of the State of Minnesota and the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

HOURS
Normally 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday


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