Job Class Details

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

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Job Title:

AFIS Technician

Job Code:

6348

Salary Grade Code:

916

FLSA Code

Non-Exempt

Minimum Hr. Salary:

15.17

Maximum Hr.Salary:

23.60

Salary Effect Date:

06/24/2007

Special Notes:

Minimum Education Level & Type:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent

Minimum Experience Qualifications:

2 years and over

Tucson Police Department Records Section

Special Job Requirements:

Arizona Criminal Justice Information System Network Terminal Operator Certification

General Description:

Performs manual and automated fingerprint comparisons, processes requests for mandatory and public fingerprinting, researches arrest information, and ensures that accurate arrest information is reported to local, state and federal agencies.

Essential Functions:

Identifies subjects utilizing the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

Classifies fingerprints using the Henry and the National Crime Information Center fingerprint classification systems. Performs known-to-known comparisons from ten print cards and computer-generated candidate lists. Clears arrests within a state-mandated time period, corrects errors, rates the quality of prints and performs quality control on fingerprints. Provides expert testimony in court.

Processes arrest records through local, state and federal databases, and establishes or modifies subjects' criminal histories. Modifies demographics, assigns mug numbers and researches criminal histories. Produces and distributes disposition reports to the appropriate courts within a state-mandated time period. Notifies police investigators and other agencies of a subject's true identity when false information is given.

Processes requests for mandatory and public fingerprinting by determining the reason for fingerprinting, researching prior arrest information, reviewing and distributing paperwork, providing the appropriate forms, collecting fees, checking identification and updating information in the local, state, and federal databases.

Performs related duties by sorting and typing arrest paperwork, providing information to law enforcement and criminal justice personnel, downloading mug photos and providing assistance as needed, maintaining files, processing business applications, processing correspondence and distributing mail, answering and directing telephone calls, balancing cash register, and preparing bank deposits.

Driving Requirements:
The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.
Driving Level:

Non-Driving

License Type:

None

CDL Endorsements:

None

Safety Sensitive:

Pre-employment Medical Testing Required:

Drug Screen Only