Multnomah County, OR Hiring for MCSO Records Technician at Portland, OR Full Time

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$22.90 – $28.05 Hourly

Department:

Sheriff

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

June 12, 2022

The Opportunity:

Overview

Apply as soon as possible! We anticipate keeping this recruitment open for two (2) weeks, but may close this recruitment early if a sufficient number of candidates are received, or even extend the deadline to provide further opportunity for additional candidates, if needed.

At Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, trust, and belonging for our employees and the diverse community that we serve. MCSO values the importance of serving all people with dignity and respect in order to support a safe and thriving community for everyone.

If you are detail-oriented and enjoy multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to begin a career in law enforcement or corrections records with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. Technicians provide essential services to internal and external customers around the clock in a deadline driven environment.

What is expected of an MCSO Records Technician:

• The timely and accurate entry, retrieval, confirmation and interpretation of court orders, warrants and teletypes.

• Providing information to the public and other employees by radio, phone and in person.

• Preparing statistical and monthly billing reports, as well as narrative incident reports.

• Coding and entering files to be retrieved upon request.

• Adherence to policies and procedures.

• Ability to work with multiple databases simultaneously.

The successful candidate will:

• Have accurate data entry skills by touch.

• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Be able to work evening, night and day shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Function effectively under pressure and manage a high volume of work.

• Be able to multi-task and handle interruptions to work flow.

• Be capable of learning and applying knowledge quickly and consistently.

• Be able to follow written and verbal directions.

• Professionally interact with the public under a wide range of circumstances as a representative of the Sheriff of Multnomah County.

Please note:

Positions are full-time (40 hours per week), staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Shifts (day, swing and graveyard) are assigned through a seniority-based system after completing a trial service period. Newly hired employees are likely to work Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and will be assigned to work all shifts. MCSO Record Technicians are considered essential employees during inclement weather, emergencies, pandemics and disasters. This is an in-person position and teleworking is not an option.

We are recruiting for positions in corrections and law enforcement records. Working in the records unit may require face-to-face contact with adults in custody in a jail setting and dealing with sex offenders required to register in a law enforcement setting. Corrections records are located at 1120 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204. Law Enforcement records are located at 234 SW Kendall Court, Troutdale, OR 97060.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• One year of heavy public contact experience is required.

• At least one year of general clerical and data entry experience OR at least one year of post-high school education from an accredited college or university is required.

• Background Investigation: Candidates must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To protect the health of the community and employees, Multnomah County requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exception as a qualification of employment.

The rule applies to all employees, as allowable by law. Candidates who receive an offer of County employment must provide proof of vaccination upon hire or submit an exception request prior to their start date.

Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Experience working in a criminal justice judicial system.

• Specialized training and/or college level course work in criminal justice or a related field.

• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in data entry.

• Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet:

• A completed online application . Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.

• Responses to any and all electronic questionnaires sent to you after submitting your online application. Applications with unfinished questionnaires will be considered incomplete and will be inactivated from the process.

• Note : if you are interested in requesting veterans’ preference, please be prepared to submit your DD214 and veteran disability verification forms electronically when requested during the online application process.

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications. If you do not address the minimum qualifications in the application, your application will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

• Written exam

• Initial records check

• Hiring interview and consideration in score order

• Thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Samantha Stevenson

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (503) 4076791

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

6150 – MCSO Records Technician