Data Collection Staff

Duties :

Incumbent enhances criminal history records by researching and collecting court documents and by entering this data into a tracking system. This position requires the incumbent to collect court documentation from within Indiana other states military and federal jurisdictions etc. to assist in registration efforts for the State of Indiana. Incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the Indiana Department of Correction. This position is Monday through Friday in office.

Essential Functions :

Research and collect court documents and sentencing information

Analyze and interpret documents collected

Communicate with local state and federal law enforcement agencies

Enter data into a designated tracking system

Perform related duties as assigned by division staff

Job Requirements :

Broad experience with data collection and data entry

Broad knowledge of the Indiana Code

Thorough knowledge of the Indiana Department of Correction as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System

Experience and comfort with court documents and legal jargon

Broad knowledge of national criminal justice resources

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to read and process data including information on crimes that is detailed thorough and contains sensitive material

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with department staff and external agency staff

Difficulty of Work :

Incumbent must be able to handle multiple complex tasks and make good decisions based on his or her knowledge and understanding of each specific question and assignment

Incumbent must use multiple methods in accomplishing an end result or outcome of a particular task and must be timely and accurate in completion of all tasks

Incumbent work must be accurate consequences of inaccurate data include a negative public perception of the Department and potential public safety risks to the communities

Incumbent works independently with work being reviewed on a periodic basis for accuracy compliance with policy and overall project goals

Personal Work Relationships :

Incumbent must maintain working relationships with all Department personnel and external stakeholders to discuss projects related to their needs

Minimum Qualifications :

Legal research experience and skills

Bachelors Degree required

Masters Degree preferred

Equivalent work experience may also be considered

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Experience gathering and processing documentation

Highly desired

Years

Legal research experience (e.g. Lexis Nexis Westlaw INcite Doxpop)

Highly desired

Years

Familiar w / criminal history recordsTriple Is probable cause affidavits conviction / sentencing docs presentence investigation reports court orders

Highly desired

Years

Ability to read comprehend analyze and interpret criminal and administrative code policies and procedures legal documents etc.

Highly desired

Years

Excellent written verbal and interpersonal skills

Required

Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and work under time constraints

Required

Experience with Microsoft Office applications

Required

Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information

Required

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Required

Bachelors Degree

Required

Masters Degree

Nice to have

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1