Job Description
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 twelv