8250-Fingerprint Technician II

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SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN II CODE: 8250

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

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.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

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 DUTIES:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Operates computer terminals for the storage and retrieval of background and/or criminal information and reviews computer printouts for erroneous entries.

4. 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.

5. May seal criminal records pursuant to law, ordinance, or court order.

6. May be required to screen fingerprint and other bureau identification files for the purpose of eliminating obsolete records.

7. May be required to instruct new employees in fingerprint classification and identification techniques; may be charged with the responsibility of reviewing identifications made by subordinates.

8. Performs routine typing tasks in the completion of forms and in preparing material for dispatch to other agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience as a Fingerprint Technician I. or equivalent experience with a governmental law enforcement agency.

CLASS TITLE: FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN II CODE: 8250

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (contd)

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires a thorough knowledge of: The Henry System of fingerprinting classification procedure with extensions as well as familiarity with other classification and identification systems; all law enforcement agencies involved in making identifications through the use of fingerprints and/or photographs; procedures to be followed in transmitting identification information between the San Francisco Police Department and other law enforcement agencies

Requires ability to: Perform fingerprint classification and related procedures with speed and absolute accuracy; operate standard office equipment and computer terminal units; type at an effective rate of 35 words per minute.

The confidential and sensitive nature of information processed by incumbents in this class requires a background clearance as a prerequisite to permanent appointment,

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To: 8251 Fingerprint Technician III

From: 8249 Fingerprint Technician I

Original entrance examination

Adopted: 6/16/75

(NEW CLASS)

(Abolishes class 8250 Fingerprint Classifier and Clerk)

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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