Warrant Research Specialist - Sheriff

Job Description:

Warrant Research Specialist - Sheriff

Description

Description

The Warrant Research Specialist performs a variety of secretarial, administrative and technical duties for the Sheriff's Department Warrant section. Work involves entering new warrants and civil papers into the computer system; updating status of warrants when subject is in custody or warrants have been served. Employee is also responsible for screening and independently handling a variety of inquiries, and answering telephones.

Examples of Duties

Researches a variety of information related to warrants, criminal backgrounds, and other information needed to track issued warrants and the criminals involved.

Enters new warrants and civil papers in the Sheriff's computer system; updates status of warrants when subject is in custody or warrant has been served; distributes information to proper authorities or personnel as necessary.

Answers radio calls and assists with gathering needed information; relays information back.

Performs TCIC and NCIC entries and lookups as needed.

Answers phone and handles inquiries from the general public.

Obtains driver's license photos and distributes to necessary employee or authority.

Files and records information as necessary; maintains files as changes are processed.

Sends teletype requests to other law enforcement agencies to confirm warrants which we hold; requests that they attempt to apprehend a wanted person living or working in their area.

Responds to Hit Confirmation Requests from other agencies to confirm active warrants.

Responds to radio traffic with warrants for deputies; this includes verifying status of warrants, running license plates and driver's licenses check.

Verifies regularly that our hold is still in place for subject and notifies transport when surrounding counties have subjects to pick up and bring to Denton County.

Schedules warrant deputy to transport subjects from other agencies.

Creates packets of information on each wanted person for the deputy assigned to each case; packets include researched information regarding alias names, home address, and past criminal history.

Prepares and re-enters misdemeanor warrants that have been purged from the statewide criminal information database.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and a minimum one year of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Must be able to be certified as a TLETS Operator.

Ability to be certified within one (1) year of employment as a County jailer by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/14/2026 5:00 PM Central

Salary:

$45,342.00 - $52,597.00 Annually