Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Onsite
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NOTE: Applicant must be able to work the following shift schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (including weekends and holidays).
SUMMARY: Working in the Identification Bureau of the Sheriff’s Office, incumbent is responsible for taking inked fingerprint impressions and mug shots as well as maintaining accurate records in a confidential and secure manner.
The employee is required to be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies, as directed by the supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Takes inked fingerprint impressions (rolled, plain and palms) when processing inmates. Makes sure that all procedures of the AFIS system are being followed.
Must learn to read, classify and search fingerprints, both in fingerprint master file and automated fingerprint system.
Uses appropriate software to enter and retrieve data from the computer.
Establishes and maintains records and files ensuring that all records are accurate and maintained in a confidential and secure manner.
Prepares and issues documents according to specific instructions or established guidelines.
Takes mug shots of inmates and participates in lineups as required.
Provides customer service to the public. May provide fingerprint services or conduct background checks.
Performs other clerical duties as required, including filing, indexing and recording information, making copies, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County's insurance carrier.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of one year of responsible clerical work experience, preferably with a government entity.
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be considered for current Nueces County employees only.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Certificate in Basic Fingerprint procedures must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Employee works in a crowded area which has a very limited number of desks and chairs. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Occasionally, the employee must deal with uncooperative inmates who behave in a belligerent manner.
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