I. D. Clerk – Sheriff’s Office (Jail) – J15620 - 37200

Nueces County • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

The I. D. Clerk works in the Sheriff’s Office Identification Bureau and is responsible for taking inked fingerprint impressions and mug shots and maintaining accurate records in a confidential and secure manner. The employee must be able to work 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. shifts, including weekends and holidays, and must be on duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of responsible clerical work experience.
• Ability to work the listed 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively to groups.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Obtain a Certificate in Basic Fingerprint Procedures within 12 months of appointment.
• Any employee who drives on official business must have a driving record that meets County and County insurance-carrier standards.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical work experience with a government entity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take rolled, plain, and palm inked fingerprint impressions when processing inmates and ensure AFIS procedures are followed.
• Learn to read, classify, and search fingerprints in the fingerprint master file and automated fingerprint system.
• Use appropriate software to enter and retrieve data.
• Establish and maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records and files.
• Prepare and issue documents according to instructions or established guidelines.
• Take inmate mug shots and participate in lineups as required.
• Provide customer service to the public and may provide fingerprint services or conduct background checks.
• Perform clerical duties as required, including filing, indexing, recording information, and making copies.
• Report for duty before, during, and after natural disasters and emergencies when directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED