Primary Purpose

The Fingerprinting Specialist is a civilian position responsible for processing face-to-face registrations which are a requirement for several types of convicted offenders. This is an office position which interacts with members of the public who may or may not be required to schedule appointments in advance. The Fingerprinting Specialist must understand the relevant law and requirements associated with criminal registrations in order to collect the appropriate information. Additionally, this position has physical contact with members of the public for the purpose of collecting fingerprints and occasionally DNA with issued personal protective equipment.

Education and Qualification Requirement

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Type 25 WPM accurately
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• D.A.V.I.D. and FCIC/NCIC Certification, currently certified or able to obtain during probation
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic knowledge of general office equipment

Duties

• Conduct career criminal, felony, and sex offender/predator registrations
• Fingerprint certain defendants for court and criminal registration purposes by ink/electronically
• Fingerprint government employees and/or applicants electronically
• Offer fingerprinting services for public licensing needs
• Process registration information obtained during registration process in multiple databases
• Maintain knowledge of Sex Offender/Predator laws and requirements
• Collect payments and maintain accountability for cash drawer
• Answer phone calls from the public, offenders, and agency personnel
• Collect DNA from certain convicted offenders
• Perform NCIC/FCIC checks
• Report criminal violations of any law as directed (riots, fights, disorders, or unusual activity)
• Disseminate certain public record information as mandated by law and policy
• Maintain good working relationships with court system personnel
• Type reports, correspondence, forms, and other required documents
• File and/or retrieve reports, files, and documentation
• Maintain office supplies
• Call for emergency medical assistance
• Notify designated personnel during emergency situations
• Report fires and silence fire alarms
• Report and document sabotage, pilferage, or security violations
• Provide detention center with first appearance paperwork
• Other duties as assigned

Job Controls and Complexities

• Report directly to supervisor
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Process/compile/disseminate record/public record information as directed by approving authority in accordance with lawful requirements
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to Staff and co-workers
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Contacts

• SJSO Employees
• Service Providers
• Inmates/Potential Felons/Convicted Felons
• Other government employees
• General Public

Grade Classification

• Entry to intermediate level work
• Performs independently under general supervision
• Work requires application of general knowledge of business practices in various situations
• Deals with problems or situations that remain stable

Physical Environment

• Work is primarily in an office environment
• Work under high stress situations
• Normal business hours apply; however, hours are subject to vary and overtime may be necessary including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Close proximity to noisy equipment such as electrical steel doors, loud speakers, portable radio, and multiple printers/copiers
• Stand for long periods
• Sit for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs or more
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 20 lbs or more

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations

Effective:        09/21/2021

History:          New Job Description classification