Correctional Records Technician

City of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, NE
  • $22.82-29.23 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job Posting InformationThe Lancaster County Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of a Correctional Records Technician.This position processes and interprets various court generated legal documents in order to ensure accurate entry of information into the department's inmate management records system. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to multitask and perform at a fast pace with a high degree of accuracy. Prefer a strong understanding of court and criminal justice processes.Work involves:
  • Reviews and verifies the accuracy of booking information on new arrests
  • Uses multiple automated information systems to retrieve, enter, modify, and delete data
  • Completes data entry of criminal charges, court dates, bond information, fine amounts, legal dispositions and sentencing information
  • Calculates credit for time served, applies good time in accordance with state statute, and utilizes court commitment paperwork to accurately determine inmate release dates
  • Completes commitment and release documents
  • Establishes and maintains inmate case files containing court documents, classification information, inmate misconduct documents, legal documents and other necessary documentation
  • Communicates extensively with courts and law enforcement agencies utilizing various communication technologies
  • Responds to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, inmates, and the general public
  • Maintains confidential information
  • Prepares and maintains various reports for statistical and/or historical purposes
Qualifications:High school or equivalentCoursework in records management, criminal justice or related field6 months - 2 years' experience in maintaining record systemsAny equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.Necessary Special Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States and be at least nineteen (19) years of age or older.At the time of employment, must be fingerprinted and the fingerprint cards promptly submitted to the Nebraska State Patrol for a criminal history search; must be free of any convictions of crimes punishable by imprisonment in a state or federal penitentiary for a term of one (1) year or more, from which a pardon has not been received.Must be examined by a licensed physician and meet the medical requirements of the Corrections Department.We value each Lancaster County employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
  • Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
  • We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave and 13 days of sick leave that begin accruing upon hire plus 11 paid holidays and 20 hours of non-cumulative personal holidays per calendar year.
  • All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
  • 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
  • Up to 3 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
  • $30,000 of Life Insurance
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan. When you make an 8% contribution, the County will match your contribution 100%.
  • Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses
  • Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

City of Lincoln