Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Park Police Records and Reporting Specialist | Montgomery County Department of Parks


 

Park Police Records and Reporting Specialist
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Job Number: 10241
Salary: $51,860 - $91,845
Closing Date: May 3, 2024


Under general supervision, the Records and Reporting Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for police-related records management and reporting within the Montgomery County Park Police division. This includes providing direct support to the Records Section, Internal Affairs Section, and other relevant areas or personnel within the division. This position is responsible for analytical administrative support work, and technical tasks which are essential to the successful operation of several specialized functions. The Records and Reporting Specialist assists internal / external law enforcement personnel, the Commission, the community, and others with relevant law enforcement business. Work may be highly confidential and/or highly sensitive.
 
Learn more about the Montgomery County Park Police online at: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/park-police/
 
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

Police / Law Enforcement Records Management

  • Update, review, retrieve, and expunge information in MILES, NCIC, MVA, and other police and criminal justice computer networks.
  • Enter reports, supplements, and arrest information into the internal records management system (RMS) in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. Perform IBR (Incident Based Reporting) quality control checks on all information added to the system. 
  • Maintain accurate information entered into the Parking Ticket system. Track all paid and unpaid tickets. Download data into records management database through various sources including e-citation for traffic citations and Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCS) for reportable traffic accidents. 
  • Process court related expungements in accordance with court mandated procedures and applicable divisional directives. 
  • Process and record all performance related supervisory investigations via the Blue Team computer application (i.e., departmental collisions, lost/damaged property, etc.). 
  • Enter internal investigation case files, disciplinary actions, and positive counselings into the IAPro computer system as determined by the IA Commander. 
Police / Law Enforcement Reporting 
  • Research, compile and submit Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests involving Park Police officers.
  • Report citizen involved complaint information to the Montgomery County Police Accountability Board (MCPAB) monthly – attend quarterly meetings as needed.
  • Coordinate and submit citizen-involved internal investigatory files to the statewide committee per the Maryland Police Accountability Act (MPAA). 
  • Serve as Victim’s Rights Advocate - MPAA Liaison for complaints
  • Respond to mandatory (officer involved) disciplinary and complaint reporting requirements including demographic information breakdowns to Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC).
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Collect and disburse funds received into the Records Section. Audit and balance monies received daily and make deposits into appropriate accounts.
  • Process automated speed/red light/school bus traffic citations received by Park Police employees.
  • Submit and manage information in the eSOPH background system for applicants being considered for employment.
  • Enter internal investigation case files, disciplinary actions, and positive counseling into IAPro system as directed by Internal Affairs Commander.
  • Serve as backup for creating and distributing employee and visitor access badges.
  • Serve as liaison between the department and State’s Attorney’s Office on issues specific to court subpoenas and traffic citations.
  • Train employees and volunteers in various aspects of the records section.
  • Assist with coordinating administrative hearing boards / trial boards (as needed).