Fingerprint Clerk

THE POSITION

Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

DEFINITION

To perform manual and automated fingerprinting, offender registration, DNA sampling, data-entry and clerical duties in support of Identification Forensic Unit operations in the Police Department.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a clerical-level classification in the Police Department, populated with multiple incumbents who perform manual and automated fingerprinting and related clerical duties. This classification is distinguished from the Police Clerk classification series in that the latter performs general clerical duties in a variety of Police Department functional areas while the former performs both clerical duties and functions related to manual and automated fingerprinting and identification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Immediate supervision is provided by a Supervising Identification Technician Forensic Investigator or higher-level management staff. Incumbents may provide technical oversight of the work of student trainees or civilian volunteer staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Fingerprint City and department employees, offenders and members of the public using manual rolled ink procedures.
• Perform automated fingerprinting operations following prescribed procedures using LIVESCAN equipment.
• Take palm and thumb prints using manual or automated procedures as required.
• Ensure all fingerprints, palm prints and thumb prints are clear and identifiable.
• Perform offender registrations duties and takes DNA samples using prescribed procedures in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Provide customer service and information to employees and members of the public.
• Receive and account for vouchers collected for fingerprinting services.
• Schedule and maintain timeliness of fingerprint appointments and respond to unscheduled priority requests for fingerprinting services.
• Perform data entry, recordkeeping functions and personal computer operations in support of department and section operations.
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing, billing, checking, and recording information on records.
• Compile information and data and prepare simple statistical and financial reports. • Order office supplies, submit expense claims.
• Type letters, memorandums, financial reports, and other materials from oral direction, rough draft, copy, notes or transcribing machine recordings.
• Process subpoena requests and maintain activity logs.
• Sort and file documents and records maintaining alphabetical, index, cross reference files and purge records.
• Receive, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Assist in the training of student interns, volunteers and new personnel.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.
• Take photographs and create Identification Cards for employees of the Sacramento Police Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Office methods and equipment.

Ability to:

• Learn manual and automated fingerprint techniques ensuring fingerprints are clear and identifiable.
• Learn DNA sampling techniques.
• Learn new systems and programs to complete duties.
• Receive and account for monetary fees.
• Perform routine clerical work.
• Record a variety of information and data and maintain accurate records.
• Provide customer service and information to employees and members of the public.
• Perform record searches quickly and accurately.
• Operate office appliances and follow office methods, procedures, and policies.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Type at a speed of not less than 40 net words per minute from clear copy may be required.
• Work with classified paperwork and evidence.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of clerical experience, including one year at a level where only occasional instruction or assistance was given and work was reviewed only on completion.

Education:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application:(Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in theduties area of the"Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2.Training and Experience Test: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3.Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Fingerprint Clerk examination.

4.Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and drug use history.

QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ;or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 1/24/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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