Senior Technician

Lubbock

39032BR

Texas Tech Police Department

Position Description

Performs highly skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained. May supervise skilled and semi-skilled subordinates.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of specialized clerical and technical duties in support of law enforcement activities.
• Reviews police reports and supplemental reports from officers for entry into CAD system.
• Organizes, files and maintains records.
• Scans and distribute copies of police reports for courts, departments and other agencies as necessary.
• Perform a monthly audit of stolen items entered into the NCIC/TLETS systems.
• Assembles and reviews information from various sources for records and reports, and submits as necessary.
• Provides a variety of police related information to the public and governmental agencies.
• Classifies crimes for NIBRS reporting.
• Prepares, files and distributes criminal reports as required; provides releasable information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Answer phones and take messages for employees.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school or equivalent and five years experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, National Crime Information Center, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting policies and procedures and NIBRS. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of legal terminology for law enforcement, judicial work and the various clerical procedures required under specific regulations.
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods, procedures, and terminology. Ability to operate office equipment including computers supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Knowledge of the principles and practices of data entry.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Operatives

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.