Clerical Assistant 2

The Pennsylvania State Police currently has openings for Clerical Assistant 2's!

This position is responsible for maintaining accurate criminal history records for the Pennsylvania Central Repository and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). This involves the control, review, analysis, linkage, compiling, consolidation, and processing of legal documents for law enforcement data bases maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Determinations are made in accordance with the operational requirements for the Bureau while ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Crimes Codes.

If this sounds interesting to you, apply today to join our dedicated team of individuals!

The Clerical Assistant 2 reviews and processes various forms and legal documentation in order to provide an accurate criminal history in accordance with the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. This unit receives corrections due to erroneous information submitted via NATMS. This individual ensures the authenticity of the requestor is indeed from a police agency, Court System (which includes District and/or Magisterial Court, District Attorney's Office, Clerk of Courts and Probation Offices. Assist other sections within PSP such as PICS, Megan's Law, Access and Review, Expungements by correcting errors in a timely manner for their use within the guidelines of the law. Collects and examines the Criminal History Record Information. Determines finally dispositions, determines if the correction is plausible, if so proceeds to update the Criminal History database. CLEAN is used to query the Federal Bureau of Investigation Database for the purpose of determining if their database must be corrected to reflect the same information as he Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History database. Communicate orally and via written correspondence with various law enforcement agencies and public service agencies and the general public. Employee using the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Pharmacy Laws, Liquor Code, Drug and Cosmetic Act and other state legislation in carrying out duties. Research fingerprints from DNA and Megan's Law for use by the Central Repository in the creation and/or addition to an individual's criminal history file. Performs quarterly review of Interstate Identification Index (III) Synchronization Tape and makes necessary corrections. Corrects, updates, and modifies appropriately CCH and FBI via CLEAN Message.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Free Parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess one year of customer service experience.
• You must possess one year of data entry experience.
• You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position's work schedule.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.