Job Description

Job Description Under general supervision, performs fingerprint classification, coding, identification and filing of greater than average difficulty; takes fingerprint impressions and completes identification record cards; searches fingerprint and related files in making the more difficult identifications; operates computer terminal equipment for the storage and retrieval of criminal information; communicates with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to criminal information; and performs related duties as required. This is the journeyman-level class in the series. Incumbents in this class perform the more difficult fingerprint classification and identification duties; communicate with other law enforcement agencies in the exchange of criminal information; may act as a leadman over a group of Fingerprint Technicians I or as a verifier of work performed by that class.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Takes fingerprints and photographs and completes accompanying record forms; classifies fingerprints according to techniques prescribed in the Henry System with extensions; files fingerprint and related background information; searches and researches fingerprint files for the purpose of making more difficult identifications; resolves questions arising out of duplications of prints and aliases on file. Secures fingerprint and other background information from criminal information bureau files for authorized individuals and agencies requesting same; exchanges fingerprint and other records with interested law enforcement jurisdictions. Operates computer terminals for the storage and retrieval of background and/or criminal information and reviews computer printouts for erroneous entries. Reviews incoming data sheets from federal and state law enforcement agencies and from the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner for reports on deceased persons, for outstanding wanted persons, and for registrations of narcotics offenders, and searches files to establish the identification of any of the above individuals. May seal criminal records pursuant to law, ordinance, or court order. May be required to screen fingerprint and other bureau identification files for the purpose of eliminating obsolete records. Provides training and instruction to new employees in fingerprint classification and identification techniques; may be charged with the responsibility of reviewing identifications made by subordinates. Performs routine typing tasks in the completion of forms and in preparing material for dispatch to other agencies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: This examination is open to individuals meeting all of the minimum qualifications listed below by the close of application filing, unless otherwise noted. High School Diploma or equivalent One (1) year of experience as a Fingerprint Technician I or equivalent experience with a governmental law enforcement agency The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City and County of San Francisco

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