Sheriff Records Specialist (Sex Offender Registrar)

Summary

This position under general supervision, will perform a variety of administrative duties as it pertains to sex offender registrations and processing of legal and law enforcement documents. They will participate in initial registrations, updates, and monitoring and de-registration of sex offenders

Essential Job Functions

(Essential function, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions is this class.)

• Performs research functions and follow-up, checking documents to identify potential clients and determine whether the criteria are met to register in accordance with the Sex Offender Registration Act (W.S.S. 7-19-301 thru 7-19-308).
• Meet, register, and complete all required paper work with clients.
• Collect and distribute accordingly, DNA samples, photos, and fingerprints when required.
• Collect statistical date and compile data into the Laramie County Sex Offender Database.
• Update information into WYCJIS-SOR and/or Offender Watch.
• Insure compliance with clients regarding the Prohibited Access to School Properties Restriction Law (W.S.S. 6-2-320).
• Create, update and maintain registered Sex Offender files and databases.
• Meet in person with clients to complete Personal Verification Forms, updates, transient check-ins and de-registrations.
• When required compete notifications to neighborhoods, churches, daycares and/or school notifications via methods such as flyers, mailings, newspaper, emails or other forms of media releases.
• Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies, to include Probation and Parole, District Attorney’s Office, and the Department of Corrections.
• Monitor and follow-up with non-compliant clients.
• Forward registration violations to the Detective Division.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, respond to emails, and assist clients with rules and regulations regarding the Sex Offender Registration Act.
• Sign a Security Awareness agreement every two years with the Warrant Entry Clerk and maintain any necessary security clearances through DCI. WY CJIS-SOR and /or WY CJIS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Laramie County Policy and Procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations as it pertains to the Sex Offender Registration Act and Prohibited Access to School Facilities.
• Knowledge of computers and specific software as it pertains to the Sex Offender Registration Act.
• Knowledge of sex offender record keeping and management.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court documents.
• Knowledge of basic laws governing the release of information about current and previous Registered Sex Offenders either to the public or other law enforcement agencies.
• Knowledge of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in interactions with individuals of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Skills in remaining alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Skill in coordinating day-to-day activities, perform general updates, review documents and extract relevant information as it pertains to the Sex Offender Registration Act.
• Skill in operating computers and software programs.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with public officials, attorneys, outside law enforcement agencies, county staff and co-workers.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of clerical and computer experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation, and NCIC certification within six months of hire.