HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.463 POLICE RECORDS UNIT SUPERVISOR 20220119PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.463
Class Specifications for the Class:
POLICE RECORDS UNIT SUPERVISOR
SR-20, BU-04
Duties Summary:
Supervises, plans, and coordinates the major functions of the Records Unit of the
Kauai Police Department; and performs other related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
The position in this class is responsible for planning and coordinating the daily
operations for several major functions of criminal justice programs within the Police Records
Unit, such as the custody records and evidence, fingerprint identification, and weapons
registration.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
Plans, directs, supervises, and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in the
control and review of police records, reports, warrants, law enforcement
computer systems, fingerprint identification, and custody of evidence;
Develops and establishes operational policies and procedures for adequate
control, review, and audit of data and verifying of data;
Assigns and monitors the work of clerical staff and ensures tasks are performed
in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations;
Evaluates the administration and operation of program services;
Recommends recordkeeping policies procedures, and systems to ensure
compliance with laws, court decisions, rules and regulations relating to the use
and confidentiality of police records;
Approves release or inspection of police reports and monitors collection of fees;
Holds general oversight and serves as liaison for development, implementation,
and management of police automated systems;
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Supervises the entry of fingerprint cards into the Automated Fingerprint
Identification System (AFIS);
Develops in-service training and administers certification tests;
May assist in opening, closing, balancing, verifying cash and preparing deposits;
Prepares and administers the Records Unit budget;
Prepares reports, including recommendations for solution of problems of an
administrative nature;
Collects and provides statistical data for records and reports as mandated and as
requested;
Assures quality control and security of systems;
Serves as Custodian of Records for departmental evidence records, police
records, fingerprints, and firearm registrations;
May testify in court; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of supervision; practices and procedures relating to police
records and computerized law enforcement informational systems; the organization,
functions, rules, regulations, and policies of the Kauai County Police Department; pertinent
local, State, and Federal mandated laws on records, evidence, weapons, and fingerprint
identification.
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate, and supervise the work and training of staff engaged in law
enforcement clerical activities; interpret laws, rules, and regulations; formulate operational
policies and procedures; review reports and make effective decisions and
recommendations; deal tactfully and effectively with others; communicate effectively orally
and in writing; locate and abstract data from legal files and records; prepare
correspondence and reports.
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class POLICE RECORDS UNIT
SUPERVISOR, which was approved on November 1, 2001, effective January 1, 2004,
amended on December 2, 2003, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: January 19, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.463
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
POLICE RECORDS UNIT SUPERVISOR
SR-20; BU-04
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school; and
four (4) years of specialized experience, and
one and one half (1 ½) years of supervisory experience.
Specialized Experience:
Work experience in police records keeping, central police report follow-up work,
or processing and maintenance of police records.
Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience:
Work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the
work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling
subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A.Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B.Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma
from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc.,
may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15
semester credits = 6 months).
C.An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be
used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute
for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the
applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough
review will be conducted by the human resources staff in order for more than one
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degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees
can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from
another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the
applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
they have the ability to perform the duties of the position for which they are being
considered.
License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Firearms Requirement:
As applicable to the position, must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or
ammunition in accordance with State and Federal law, e.g. no misdemeanor or felony
domestic violence conviction.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Departments/Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection
between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective
certification and the duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class POLICE RECORDS UNIT
SUPERVISOR, which was approved on November 1, 2001, effective January 1, 2004,
amended on December 2, 2003, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved:January 19, 2022
(date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources