Fingerprint Assistant

About the EmployerThank you for your interest in the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE). SMCOE employees share a vision of equity and excellence in education for every student, educator, and school. Children and youth are at the heart of our work, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive, supportive workplace where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. San Mateo County is home to 23 school districts, serving 85,000 students, and a robust early learning community. SMCOE and its staff have been recognized widely for their innovative and effective approaches to addressing challenging issues facing schools and students. SMCOE welcomes and embraces individuals from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, immigration statuses, and religions. At SMCOE, equity means providing every learner aged 0-22 with the education and support needed to thrive in school, career, and life, and every staff member with opportunities to grow and further deepen their impact. SMCOE is seeking employees who share our vision and commitment to excellence and equity in education for all students. To achieve equity, SMCOE commits to: • Interrupt inequitable practices and replace them with equity-driven, transparent systems; • Improve outcomes for historically and currently underserved student groups, building on the assets, strengths and talents that they and their families possess; • Continue to educate ourselves so we are better able to confront and dismantle systemic inequities; • Center voices of those that have been historically marginalized and underserved, engaging a broad range of educational and community partners, in decision-making, determining priorities. THE MERIT SYSTEM AND THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION The San Mateo County Office of Education has utilized the Merit System since 1966 to ensure that classified employees are selected, promoted and retained without favoritism or prejudice. The Personnel Commission oversees a Civil Service (Merit) System of personnel management for San Mateo County Office of Education employees. The Merit System is a method of personnel management which is designed to promote the efficiency and economy of the workforce and the good of the public by providing for the selection and retention of employees, promotional opportunities, in-service training, and other related matters on the basis of merit, fitness, and the principle of "like pay for like work." Job SummaryUnder the direction of an assigned Human Resources administrator, operate electronic fingerprint equipment to assure accurate criminal background checking of applicants for employment; prepare, maintain and process related forms, applications and records. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate electronic fingerprint equipment to assure accurate criminal background checking of applicants for employment; fingerprint applicants according to established procedures; process fingerprints and applicant information and forward to the Department of Justice (DOJ); retrieve clearance report from the DOJ; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Greet visitors, explain fingerprinting process, distribute appropriate paperwork and assist applicants with completing required forms and applications. Verify and input applicant information into an assigned computer system; maintain automated records. Communicate with personnel and the Department of Justice to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns. Receive faxes, telephone calls and messages for fingerprinting appointments; schedule fingerprinting activities. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COMPLETE LIST OF JOB DUTIES. Requirements / QualificationsResume (Required Document)