Warrants Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Warrants Supervisor, responsible for processing warrants of arrest, conditions of bond, final judgments, and orders of dismissal. Provides direction and information to the public on department and county procedures, regulations, and policies.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Receives, enters, and tracks records and information including but not limited to arrest warrants, juvenile directives to apprehend, attempts to locate, indictments, conditions of bonds, and orders of dismissal
• Serves as primary contact for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) as it pertains to warrant confirmations with local, state, and national law enforcement agencies
• Receives and processes law enforcement messaging regarding an inmate's status for transport, bond-outs, transfers, or sentencing
• Prepares and distributes detainer letters when applicable
• Sends arrest notifications to appropriate personnel
• Provides and maintains complete and accurate records
• Performs various in-house computer searches
• Confirms and requests confirmations on warrants
• Provides direct customer service either in person or on the telephone
• Creates and maintains various reports related to assigned division
• Creates and maintains forms, letters, worksheets, and informational materials
• Ensures comprehensive filing systems are maintained and up to date
• Enters and verifies data within applicable databases and/or systems
• Cross-trains with office staff in other areas to ensure continuity of departmental operations
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned
  
  

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Warrants Supervisor
• Direct Reports - No
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position may involve working day and/or overnight shifts
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Contact with persons accused or convicted of crimes
• Contact with law enforcement officials and public
  
  

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Shift work, rotating weekends, and some holidays. Shift assignments are subject to change at Sheriff's discretion.
• 7am-3pm
• 3pm-11pm
• 11pm-7am
• This position is considered essential personnel
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of clerical experience in a professional office environment
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) certification, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years directly related warrants experience
  
  

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.