SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    CLOSED PROMOTIONAL POSTING
		                     FOR CURRENT SHELBY COUNTY PERMANENT OR DURATIONAL EMPLOYEES

FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN 
SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Job Number:	11-357				Job Code: B8263 

SALARY																						GRADE
Entry Level: $2,980.40 Monthly																		47
																							   EEOC CODE
																									30	

Open Date:  August 2, 2011								   Close Date:  August 9, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under the direct supervision of an assigned Supervisor to be responsible for the receipt of information including fingerprint cards, initiate class, search, and file techniques necessary to ascertain prior records, and properly clear, re-assigns and assemble basic files necessary for support of all future paper generated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED program, minimum age of eighteen (18).  Must have successfully completed the FBI Fingerprint Training Program and have at least two (2) years of experience or have successfully completed an authorized fingerprint classification course sponsored by the FBI or the State Training Academy with at least four (4) years experience in a properly maintained fingerprint file system.  Must have been discharged from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions, if applicable.  Will be screened for misdemeanor/felony records.  Must be able to pass a diagnostic and physical evaluation. (PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must be available to work shift work, weekends and holidays.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Knowledge of standard Henry Fingerprint classification system.
•	Knowledge of small letter sequence utilization in a properly indexed fingerprint card file.
•	Knowledge of properly indexed master file system.
•	The ability to establish and maintain accurate records.
•	Knowledge of the laws applicable to files maintained in the unit.
•	Knowledge of National Crime Information coding and procedures.
•	Must possess initiative, sound judgment, and a positive approach.
•	Must possess the ability to follow written instructions when dealing in problem situations.
•	Ability to make on-the-spot decisions and document properly for review.
•	Ability to deal effectively with prisoners, applicants and other law enforcement agencies.
•	Ability to work in a confined or enclosed area.
•	Ability to operate photographic equipment, typewriter, computer terminals, and other equipment necessary to complete an identification assignment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Receives and handles paper work relating to jail bookings in a timely manner.
•	Classifies unknown sets of fingerprints in the standard Henry System.
•	Initiates and completes an unknown search against an existing known file.
•	Responsible for Identifies unknown to known files.
•	Responsible for Initiating paperwork necessary to support the identity of person booked into the County Jail and Cross references file systems as necessary.
•	Maintains master fingerprint card file and master name indexes.
•	Maintains and responsible for the identification given to all other interested agencies.
•	Types routine reports and collects statistical data as required.
•	Performs other related duties as required.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:  http://jobs.shelbycountytn.gov

SHELBY COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
160 N. MAIN, SUITE 901 
Hours of Operation (8 A.M.-4 P.M.)

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