County of Alameda

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision in the Central Identification Bureau, to perform the duties involved in the classifying, registering, searching and identification of fingerprints in the automated fingerprint identification system; to assist other city and county agencies with fingerprint work; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This class differs from the next higher class of Latent Fingerprint Examiner in that Fingerprint Examiners do not routinely work with latent or partial prints.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

1. Classifies fingerprints by examining them with a magnifying glass to determine pattern types.

2. Makes identification of subjects based on comparison of fingerprints using a magnifying glass and/or side-by-side fingerprint computer screen images.

3. Operates and monitors facsimile, CAL-ID Systems including fingerprint card scanner, digital imaging and automated fingerprint identification systems.

4. Evaluates and AFIS processing of criminal and registrant fingerprint records and supporting documents. Review for fingerprint, data and mugshot images for quality assurance, maintains logs, submits fingerprint records to state and federal after local search.

5. Evaluates and processes deceased, local applicant fingerprint records, and specialized fingerprint searches through local AFIS, forwarding fingerprint records to state and federal as required.

6. Documents system problems and contacts appropriate submitting agency personnel and/or service technicians as needed.

7. Operates computer terminals, including digital imaging monitors, to collect, maintain and retrieve offender records from various databases. Conducts manual and automated fingerprint record file searches, sealing and purges in all CAL-ID systems and County CORPUS/CRIMS, as required. May perform criminal record corrections to maintain CAL-ID database records on fingerprint, data, and digital images. Routinely notifies local, state, and federal agencies of fingerprint record sealing, purges, and corrections.

8. Files fingerprints and maintains the manual fingerprint files.

9. Prepares court documents and may testify in court regarding fingerprint identifications, system and/or criminal fingerprint record processing.

10. Performs clerical tasks as required and prepares reports.

11. May assist in training personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

Experience:

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience in the class of Clerk II or a higher level clerical class in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or II

The equivalent of two years of full-time clerical experience. (One full year of study in a Police Science curriculum in an accredited college or university may be substituted for the experience.)

Special Requirements:

1. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

2. Must have near vision, as measured by optometric examination, sufficient to perform fingerprint identification, classification and related duties.

3. Ability to type 30 words per minute.

4. Successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

• Fingerprint classification and identification systems.
• Alpha and alpha-numeric filing.
• Windows-based computer programs.
• Correct English usage.
• Basic math.
• Standard office practices and procedures.

Ability to:

• Perform precise, demanding work with speed and accuracy.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Qualify to testify in a court of law.
• Read, understand, interpret and follow complex instructions.
• Write legibly.
• Memorize and apply complex definitions and rules.
• Take initiative and use independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Compose clear, comprehensive correspondence.
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer terminal.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

JE:nt-Rev.11/81
HC:ab-Rev.6/86
Old doc: 0146h
New doc: Jobspecs/1283.doc
ys/11/00
CSC Date: 7/9/86
ID:sw Rev. 5/6/02
CSC Date: 6/19/02
SJ:cs Revised 10/21/16
CSC Date: 1/4/17

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees) 
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.