Warrant Clerk

The Portsmouth Sheriff's Office is seeking an individual responsible for processing arrest warrants and responding to public inquiries regarding warrant services.

Key Responsibilities

Review and process arrest warrants received by the Sheriff's Office, including determining extradition and pickup limitations based on charge types and bond amounts. Prepare and enter wanted persons' records and information related to missing persons, stolen property, guns, and vehicles into NCIC and other applicable computer systems.

Conduct detailed background checks and criminal history inquiries to obtain identifying information and ensure accurate record entries. Review and interpret information to ensure that all required identifiers and officer safety information are included in wanted persons' records. Prepare warrant documentation, including cover sheets and records for entry into state and federal computer systems.

Enter warrant information into NCIC/CAD based on applicable pickup limitations, charge types, and bond amounts. Maintain an accurate, active warrant list and verify wanted status before record entry. Prepare notification letters informing individuals of outstanding warrants. Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries concerning warrant services.

Complete warrant validations. Perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED required. NCIC/LOCAL and computer system certification required within six (6) months of hire, with recertification as necessary Experience Minimum of two (2) years of clerical experience required. Personal computing experience preferred.

Required Skills

and Abilities Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations related to warrant service procedures and recordkeeping. Basic mathematical skills. Ability to perform accurate and timely data entry, verified through a data entry assessment. Strong interpersonal skills, including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with the public, coworkers, outside agencies, and City staff.

Ability to maintain confidential and secure records and information. Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, typewriters, scanners, telephones, fax machines, base radios, calculators, time-stamp machines, and photocopiers. Ability to use various computer software systems for multiphase date and numeric entry functions.

Ability to work with limited supervision and direction. Work environment: This position is on-site at a correctional facility Work Schedule: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM Benefits Include: Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick, Annual, Holiday, Birthday, Military, Bereavement Tuition Assistance Health/Flexible Spending Accounts AFLAC Short/Long-Term Disability Fitness Membership Discounts (YMCA, One.

Life) Onsite Gym + Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program Legal Resources How to Apply: Submit your resume through Indeed. If selected to interview, you will be contacted via email within the month.