Communication Skills, Criminal Justice, Data Collection, Data Entry, Data Processing, Employee Relations, Internet Portal, Interpersonal Skills, Investigative Reports, Law Enforcement, Legal Documents, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public Safety, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Writing Skills
The data collection staff will assist the Department in its statutory responsibilities related to sex and violent offender registration. The incumbent reports to the Sex and Violent Offender Registration and Victim Services Division of the Indiana Department of Correction.
Essential Functions:
- Research and collect court documents
- Analyze and interpret the documents collected
- Communicate with local and state law enforcement agencies
- Enter data into a designated web portal and data systems
- Perform related duties as assigned by Division Staff
Job Requirements:
- Broad experience with data collection and data entry
- Broad knowledge of the Indiana Criminal Code
- Thorough knowledge of the Department of Correction, as well as all levels of the Criminal Justice System
- Experience and comfortability with court documents and legal jargon
- 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’s 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 Department goals
Personal Work Relationships:
- Incumbent must maintain working relationships with all Department personnel to discuss projects related to their needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Equivalent work experience may also be considered
Skills:
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information
- Ability to establish cooperative working relationships
- Bachelor's Degree
- Familiarity with criminal history records, including Triple Is, probable cause affidavits, conviction/sentencing documents, presentence investigation reports, and court orders (Nice to have)
- Research experience (Nice to have)
Location:
This position is based in Indianapolis, offering a vibrant city life with a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and a welcoming community. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the heart of Indiana.