Fingerprinting Technician (Temporary)

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all – including students who fall behind academically or have been considered “hard to support” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

Location: Security Department

WORKING HOURS: This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is full-time. This position is non-exempt.

SALARY:   The current starting salary for this position is $49,848 per the Unit 9 contract.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing fingerprinting and photography on individuals as part of a criminal history check, an application process, or as required pursuant to local law or regular normal procedure of the department. Fingerprint checks on individuals may be required as a function of law enforcement procedures, such as gun permits, background checks or other usual functions wherein a check is required. Paperwork is completed to process documents or applications. The work entails performing standard procedure with on‑site instructions and procedures thoroughly explained or documented. Training and instructions are provided on the job until expertise in fingerprinting technique is acquired. It is critical that correct procedures are followed and that the print is legible. Supervision is received from a senior clerical staff member. Supervision of other staff is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Reviews written application(s) for accuracy of information, legibility of information and verification of identification by independent means.

Ensures that the fingerprints obtained from the individual are in the proper format as prescribed.

Ensures that proper forms are used, depending on the type of application or procedure.

Takes photograph using an automated identification camera utilized for proper identification.

Ensures that fingerprints and photographs are properly prepared for transmission for appropriate checks.

Completes entries into and maintains an electronic database of all persons fingerprinted and their respective clearance statuses.

Communicates regularly with program supervisors and others, in relation to background clearance statuses.

Communicates regularly with school staff regarding access control privilege requests.

Issues photographic identification cards and assigns electronic access privileges in accordance with existing procedures.

Maintains an electronic database of all photographic identification cards issued, and access profile changes.

May perform some non‑skilled routine typing and filing tasks as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of laws relating to application procedures.

Working knowledge of computer database applications.

Ability to acquire a skill in fingerprinting techniques.

Ability to use an automated identification print camera and produce pictures which are usable.

Ability to maintain files as necessary.

Ability to obtain a legible set of fingerprints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation with an Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees; or,

Two (2) years of clerical work experience, or its part time equivalent, involving the performance of routine office tasks, such as keeping of records and accounts, researching records, correspondence, recording/entering and retrieving data and or information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position will be hired temporary. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications on the Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title. When the exam for this title is offered, the successful candidate must pass the exam and be reachable on the resulting eligibility list, in order to be retained.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.

City Residents are encouraged to apply!

The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.