CITY OF PLANTATION

VALIDATION CLERK

 

DEFINITION         

 

This is a non-exempt position, which is responsible specialized clerical work requiring public contact and responsibility for complete and accurate documentation of entries and cancellations of data received from the official records of the Plantation Police Department and entered into specialized computer systems via the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

 

An employee in this classification is responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties which involve moderately complex work methods and specialized clerical knowledge. Employee exercises initiative and some independent judgment based on knowledge of operations of the Department and within established policies.  The major function of this classification is to insure that all records entered into the FCIC/NCIC systems are complete, accurate and up-to-date to be in compliance with the Department and FCIC/NCIC rules and regulations.  Employee receives instructions and performs tasks in accordance with established procedures. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observation and results obtained.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Records Systems Coordinator.

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED         

 

Reviews all data base entries into the FCIC/NCIC systems for accuracy and completeness to insure they meet established criteria.  Corrects errors and/or cancels entries that cannot be properly validated.

 

Verifies that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date for the entries that are active in the FCIC/NCIC systems.

 

Retrieves, updates, and properly refiles original case reports.

 

Follows-up on entries not received or received incomplete or inaccurate.

 

Properly validates Florida Department of Law Enforcement monthly reports to be in compliance with the Department and FCIC/NCIC rules and regulations.

 

Maintains relatively complex records; prepares periodic reports from records according to established format.

 

Composes and types routine correspondence.

 

Performs moderately difficult telephone assignments contacting the public.

 

Performs related work as required and as directed.

 

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS         

 

Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

 

 

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Knowledge of law enforcement and criminal justice practices and procedures, or the ability to acquire such knowledge.

 

Knowledge of FCIC/NCIC policies and procedures.

 

Knowledge of modern computer equipment and of their use in police related activities.

 

Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures.

 

Ability to operate local, state and national computer equipment.

 

Ability to work with confidential data and maintain such confidence, prioritize assignments and to work independently.

 

Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to complete work assignments correctly.

 

Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

 

Ability to adhere to tight schedules and still maintain work quality.

 

Ability to meet and deal courteously with the general public.

 

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other municipal employees, City officials and the general public.

 

Skilled in the operation of standard office equipment.

 

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING         

 

Graduation from a standard high school or an equivalent recognized certificate.  Experience in general office work including typing skills, computer experience, and public contact.  Certified FCIC/NCIC operator.  Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered.

 

Must currently possess or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license with an overall good driving record.  No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

 

This is a designated “Will-Call Recovery” classification in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and will require the employee occupying this position to work for declared emergencies. Attendance at National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level is mandatory.

 

 

REV: 10/07

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