Registered Sex Offender Coordinator

• Monitors the sexual offender registration process at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office for compliance with state law;
• Reviews notifications regarding registered sex offenders provided to the sheriff by the Idaho Central Sex Offender Registry and coordinates necessary enforcement action;
• Reviews sex offender registration documents for accuracy and completeness;
• Coordinates the enforcement of laws pertaining to sex offender registration;
• Investigates suspected violations of Idaho laws regarding sex offender registration requirements;
• Responds to inquiries and complaints by citizens about sex offender laws and reports of violations of law;
• Prepares reports and compiles supporting documentation to support prosecution of violations of Idaho sex offender laws;
• Testifies in court as required to facilitate successful prosecutions of violations of sex offender registration laws;
• Coordinates visits of residence of registered sex offenders to resolve questions of compliance to Idaho sex offender registration laws;
• Contacts other jurisdictions to obtain information and documentation regarding sex offender registration requirements;
• Obtains certified copies of documentation from other states or jurisdictions to facilitate successful prosecution of violations of Idaho law;
• Coordinates address verification of sex offenders registered as living in areas of the county, policed by the sheriff’s office, as required by law or at the direction of the sheriff;
• Provides statistical information regarding sex offender registration as requested by the sheriff; and
• Performs other duties as required.

·         High school diploma or equivalent;

·         Previous investigatory or interviewing experience;

·         A law enforcement background preferred;

·         Must have excellent customer service skills and flexibility in responding to requests;

·         Knowledge or ability to learn of State and Federal regulations pertaining to sexual offender registration and the Community Right-To-Know Act; 

·         Knowledge of office terminology, procedures, and equipment; 

·         Knowledge of basic math skills, and English grammar, spelling and punctuation; 

·         Skill in the operation of personal computers, word processing applications, and proofreading material;

·         Skill in communicating with culturally diverse populations;

·         Ability to establish and maintain records systems, and review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; 

·         Ability to compile data and information for reports, and compose letters and memoranda; 

·         Ability to interpret policy and procedure manuals and explain complex information in an understandable fashion;

·         Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

·         Ability to exercise tact and discretion;

·         Ability to give accurate and convincing testimony in court; 

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality;

·         Ability to work under own initiative and utilize independent judgment;

·         Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from persons without reacting in a negative manner; 

·         Ability to remain aware of potential adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  

·         Local travel to visit registered sex offenders’ residences as necessary; and

·         Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license.

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

Salary : $30