USF Police Department - Position Description

Senior Police Service Technician (1)

• This is work performing specialized non-sworn law enforcement functions and/or coordinating non-sworn law enforcement support services. This position is responsible for maintenance of an effective and efficient automated records system of police criminal activity information and furnishing of this information through Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This position is responsible for operating the University Police Emergency Communication Center.
• Prepares and maintains with support personnel the functions of a police model records and automated information system, providing immediate recall of incidents reported or known to the University Police. Maintains automated records on all persons, properties (lost, found, stolen, recovered) and incidents occurring on campus. Assists in redesigning screen formats for data collection, tests and documents computer system applications.
• Collects all criminal reports, classifies and scores them for data entry into the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) system in compliance with State and Federal mandates. Supervises the data entry of all collected information and inspects for accuracy. Assembles and analyzes the collected data on a monthly basis for dissemination within the agency to the various sections. Is responsible for FCIC hit validation reports due each month.
• Determines user specifications to enhance existing programs and makes simple queries to generate statistical surveys and other ad-hoc report as needed from the databases and produces reports on the word processor. Compiles confidential correspondence and daily activity summaries using PC programs. Collaborates with other agencies on the compiling of information for background checks on applicants.
• Operates/monitors the Hillsborough County enhanced 9-1-1 emergency system, FCIC/NCIC computer system, the Blue light emergency phone system, the University alarm systems and all other equipment in the Communications Center. Receives and evaluates calls from the public requesting police assistance of both emergency and non-emergency natures. Inputs and transmits call information using computer terminal or manual card system. Operates two-way radio to dispatch calls to public safety units, to receive and communicate information. Transmits requests for emergency services and retrieves various data and records.