What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Analyst, Accident Clerk (DPS #73250) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) safeguards the people, property, and institutions of New Mexico through law enforcement, regulatory oversight, and the administration of statewide criminal justice information systems. Within DPS, the Law Enforcement Records Bureau (LERB) serves as the official state repository for more than 2.4 million fingerprint records and 4.5 million criminal history records, supporting over 300 criminal justice agencies and approximately 5,000 NCIC users statewide.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The role ensures that the agency meets its legal obligations under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), maintains defensible public records practices, and delivers consistent, professional service to law enforcement, courts, media, families, and the general public. It leads and manages the full lifecycle of public records requests including intake, review, tracking, assignment, and timely response within the accident's unit.
How does it get done?
Maintain Records Compliance (45%) - Process, update, and disseminate criminal history records in compliance with Federal and State requirements. Regularly audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely updates to support records operations.
Data Entry and Filing (25%) - Execute accurate data entry and maintain organized, secure records to ensure accessibility and confidentiality for agency operations.
Generate Reports (15%) - Prepare and distribute accident and criminal history reports, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with reporting standards.
Perform Fingerprinting Services (15%) - Conduct fingerprinting using the AFIS system to capture high-quality prints for background checks, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates.
Who are the customers?
General Public, Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
General Public, Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Successful employment is contingent upon passing a national fingerprint-based background check prior to employment, as well as pre-employment and random drug testing. Continued employment requires a felony free record, in compliance with of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Statewide travel is required, and the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico.
Working Conditions
This position is based in an office environment, involving extensive use of computers, video display terminals, and telephones, with extended periods of sitting. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs, along with frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending. Occasional statewide travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Selina Hulley (505) 930-9356 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) safeguards the people, property, and institutions of New Mexico through law enforcement, regulatory oversight, and the administration of statewide criminal justice information systems. Within DPS, the Law Enforcement Records Bureau (LERB) serves as the official state repository for more than 2.4 million fingerprint records and 4.5 million criminal history records, supporting over 300 criminal justice agencies and approximately 5,000 NCIC users statewide.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The role ensures that the agency meets its legal obligations under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), maintains defensible public records practices, and delivers consistent, professional service to law enforcement, courts, media, families, and the general public. It leads and manages the full lifecycle of public records requests including intake, review, tracking, assignment, and timely response within the accident's unit.
How does it get done?
Maintain Records Compliance (45%) - Process, update, and disseminate criminal history records in compliance with Federal and State requirements. Regularly audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely updates to support records operations.
Data Entry and Filing (25%) - Execute accurate data entry and maintain organized, secure records to ensure accessibility and confidentiality for agency operations.
Generate Reports (15%) - Prepare and distribute accident and criminal history reports, ensuring data accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with reporting standards.
Perform Fingerprinting Services (15%) - Conduct fingerprinting using the AFIS system to capture high-quality prints for background checks, ensuring compliance with statutory mandates.
Who are the customers?
General Public, Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Agencies.
Ideal Candidate
General Public, Law Enforcement, Courts, Corrections and Criminal Justice Agencies.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Successful employment is contingent upon passing a national fingerprint-based background check prior to employment, as well as pre-employment and random drug testing. Continued employment requires a felony free record, in compliance with of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy. Statewide travel is required, and the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico.
Working Conditions
This position is based in an office environment, involving extensive use of computers, video display terminals, and telephones, with extended periods of sitting. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs, along with frequent walking, standing, sitting, and bending. Occasional statewide travel may be required.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Selina Hulley (505) 930-9356 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.