Police Report Reviewer - Baltimore, United States - City of Baltimore, MD

City of Baltimore, MD

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Baltimore, United States

4 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

POLICE REPORT REVIEWER
33831

I. CLASS DEFINITION

A Police Report Reviewer reviews, classifies and codes police reports. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class are required to work shift work. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. The work requires mínimal physical exertion.

II. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE WORK

Not Applicable.

III. TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF THE WORK (The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)

In the staff review section of the Police Central Records Division, reviews police reports for accuracy, completeness, legibility, clarity and proper criminal classification and returns to police personnel for correction, when necessary.

Classifies police reports based on standards as defined in the Federal Uniform Crime Reporting System and informs police personnel and others of changes in standards.

Reviews data in reports to determine the proper classifications for reported crimes.

Enters, reviews and corrects data in the computer-aided dispatch and police information system.

Advises police personnel in the districts on completing reports correctly.

Contacts police personnel to request the return of corrected reports to the staff review section and notifies superior officers of the failure by the subordinates to return reports.

Distributes reports to police investigation units and requests additional information when needed.

Codes police reports with the proper criminal classification symbols.

Files staff review documents.

Performs related work as required.

IV. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the Uniform Crime Reporting System Standards used in classifying crime reports.

Knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling.

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures of reviewing police reports.

Ability to review police reports and related documents.

Ability to deal effectively with police personnel.

V. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements - Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and two years of office support experience including review of police reports for compliance with regulations.

Equivalencies - Equivalent combination of education and experience.

VI. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Not Applicable.

ADOPTED:
December 27, 2972

REVISED:
December 5, 1973

October 23, 1974

July 23, 1982

October 21, 1983

March 28, 1990