Law Enforcement Technician Lead – Civil Service

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Law Enforcement Technician Lead – Civil Service

Company: Snohomish County


Description: DescriptionBASIC FUNCTIONResponsible for supervising and training Law Enforcement Technicians, scheduling and answering procedural civil and record unit questions. Assists with file maintenance and quality control for information in various computer systems.Job DutiesSTATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES * Confirms, enters and maintains data in local, state and national law enforcement computer systems; processes, interprets and understands court orders.

• Supervises unit staff; assigns daily work; provides, schedules, and/or coordinates training for office staff; maintains training records for unit staff; handles departmental personnel questions and problems.
• Interprets laws and office policies for unit staff; develops, recommends, and implement procedural changes affecting unit.
• Processes and verifies time sheets for unit staff; schedules and coordinates time off; monitors staffing levels; prepares monthly duty assignment schedules; assists with preparation of staff evaluations and other sensitive personnel matters.
• Assist the public and other law enforcement agencies in complex situations to resolve complaints; facilitates the service of civil and criminal documents.
• Maintains and processes documents and prepares correspondence to attorneys, courts, law enforcement agencies, and the public in response to requests for services requiring in-depth knowledge of legal or regulatory requirements; researches methods for improving service to customers.
• Schedules monthly meetings for unit staff; prepares agenda for meetings.
• Analyzes and resolves technical problems and questions encountered as referred by other unit staff.
• May perform the duties of a Law Enforcement Technician or a Law Enforcement Secretary as peak load or backup support, for limited duration.
• May coordinate maintenance and repair of unit equipment.
• May arrange for training of new users of ACCESS database terminal and administer re-certification testing; troubleshoot and report problems.

Minimum QualificationsOne (1) year of current work experience as a Law Enforcement Technician in the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office; OR, Three (3) years of related experience in a law enforcement agency comparable to Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. High School diploma or G.E.D. certificate. Must be a United States citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) recipient as per RCW 41.14.100. Minimum 18 years of age, no maximum age. Must pass job related tests.LICENSING/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust pass a Civil Service examination, and pre-employment examinations including, but not limited to, a complete background investigation, fingerprinting, criminal record check, and a polygraph examination. A psychological evaluation may also be required. Applicants must have the ability to obtain the Washington State ACCESS Level II certification within 6 months of employment.Proper interpretation of data and information is necessary for the safety of law enforcement officers and preventing the loss of property or physical liberty of citizens. Accepting responsibility for maintaining the integrity of data in law enforcement computer systems is a fundamental requirement, critical to the safety of law enforcement personnel and citizens.Additional InformationKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:

• law enforcement
• computer applications and software
• office equipment, procedures and practices
• English grammar, word usage, spelling and punctuation
• basic math
• work related laws, codes, statutes and regulations
• conflict resolution

Ability to:

• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people regardless of age, sex, social, economic, cultural or ethnic backgrounds, including hostile, angry and distraught individuals
• provide leadership and train subordinates
• organize and supervise work of unit staff
• maintain confidential working information, records and reports
• establish and maintain effective interactive working relationships with County employees, staff of other agencies; and the public
• read, interpret, research and apply procedures and policies related to work
• exercise good judgment to make decisions on critical issues in stressful situations
• maintain overview of complex procedures, policies and laws
• be accountable for accuracy of work
• work independently under pressure, meeting deadlines and coping with interruptions

WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed in the usual office environment with shift, holiday and weekend work requiredSnohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these

for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance. * Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay
for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County’s contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned. Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County’s to learn more.

Salary: $67709.64 – 82281.84 per year

Location: Everett, WA

Date: Wed, 21 May 2025 22:49:02 GMT


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