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Chaves County Public Records (IPRA) Clerk in Roswell, New Mexico

**Veterans Preference: The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.

JOB SUMMARY: This employee will maintain, catalogue, redact, edit, enhance, cut, dub, distribute and produce finished records requests in relation to body camera and in-car videos, in compliance with public records laws. Receives, tracks, and processes written, electronic, and verbal requests for public records, including court subpoenas and open records requests. Implements record management procedures and strategies to ensure compliance with applicable files and documents that are kept under the authority of the Chaves County Sheriff's Office, as per State Statute, State Retention Guidelines, County policy, and any other applicable laws and regulations. Retrieves, analyzes, processes, and exports digital evidence from Avail/Polaris Body worn camera system. Keeps current on trends and innovations in digital records management and video redaction. Represents Chaves County by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.

QUALIFICATIONS Education/Training/Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. Experience Substitution: Up to two (2) years college/forty-eight (48) hours course work can be substituted for two (2) years' experience. Desirable Qualifications: Three (3) years' experience in clerical, A.A. degree in related subject or secretarial school, ability to type accurately at 70 wpm and transcribe at 45 wpm, knowledge of state law as pertaining to retention and maintenance of records. Other. Post offer Drug Analysis Test. Employment and criminal background investigation. No prior felony arrests. No prior D.W.I. arrest or convictions within the last thirty-six (36) months whether from an administrative sanction by a Motor Vehicle Department, a criminal conviction, or a military disciplinary action. No misdemeanor arrests within the last thirty-six (36) months. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Collect, deposit, and maintain monies received by the Sheriff's Office for civil documents, copies of documents, criminal background checks and other authorized fees. Enter data and maintain records in Records Management System Greet visitors and answer multi-line telephone in a pleasant manner. Process mail and routine correspondence. Develop invoices and write letters. Complete and process accurately necessary reports and documents Keep financial and statistical records as needed. Knowledge of civil process and legal system. Knowledge of State laws pertaining to the retention of records. Cross train and assist in other areas of the Sheriff's Office. Employees must know and understand County Personnel Policy and all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position and perform all other duties as assigned. Records Management System Administrative Clerk: Responsible for all essential duties of the Sheriff's Clerks. Responsible for administrative duties related to the Sheriff's Office Records Management System Software. Must have a thorough understanding of administrative access, rules, and guidelines. Serves as liaison between the Sheriff's Office and the company providing the software and support . Responsible for reporting problems with the system to the Administrator.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability to read, write, understand, and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and issue both oral and written instructions. Ability to write legible and concise reports and correspondence using proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, and math. Type accurately at least 50 wpm. Work well with ever-changing priorities and/or situations. Highly proficient in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet, Computer network systems and department records management systems. Highly proficient in the use of digital scanners, printers, ten-key calculators by touch and multi-line phone system. Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations. Interact with subordinates in a pleasant manner. Interact with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner. Work independently using good judgment and decision-making skills. Must be detail oriented and accurate, have strong organizational and public relations skills and be able to effectively safeguard confidential information; keep accurate and complete records of all activities. May require some out of town travel for training and meetings. Employees must know and understand County Personnel policy as well as all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position. Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines. Responsible for training other staff in Chaves County Sheriff's Office and County Personnel in Avail/Polaris Body Worn Camera System.

SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug-free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class." **

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