What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Information Tech II - DHHS Office of Background Processing position at State of Utah?
Are you someone who pays attention to the details? Are you good at maintaining and managing confidentiality? The Utah Department of Health & Human Services is seeking self-motivated and dependable employees who are very detail-oriented and take pride in their work to join our team as a Criminal Information Tech II.
Will conduct research using the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS), Bureau of Criminal Information database (BCI), Adult Protective Services database, Child Protective Services database and the Utah State Sex Offender Registry in processing background screenings for employees, providers and foster providers with the Department of Health and Human Services. Provides notification to applicants when additional information is required or that an action has been taken on their background screening.
Why Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to make a difference for Utah citizens while being a pivotal part of a dynamic team. You will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as generous paid time off. Spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
The Agency
To learn more about the Utah Department of Health & Human Services, click here. If offered this position, your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check. Duties as a Criminal Tech II include the following:- Conducts research in criminal information systems and DHHS protective services databases.
- Interprets statute and rule to process a background screening for individuals associated with DHHS.
- Prepares background screenings for a comprehensive review and an administrative hearing as required.
- Represents the office in a professional and courteous manner to all communications directed to you
- Ensures that agency and/or state records are properly classified, processed and controlled.
- Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers.
- Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
- Searches, retrieves and/or researches public and private records in accordance with applicable state and federal laws governing access to these records.
- Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
- review and/or edit documents for accuracy and completeness
- communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
- criminal code
- make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
- plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines
- agency and/or organizational program(s)
- speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
- use the telephone in a professional and courteous manner
- enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
- compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, verify, or process information or data
- read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
- follow written and/or oral instructions
- deliver presentations or training using acceptable methods and techniques
- maintain confidentiality
- operate a computer keyboard
- use computer word processing software
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
- Pass thorough background investigation
- Must pass the Utah Bureau of Identification Proficiency test with in probationary period and maintain certification thereafter
- Occasional in-state, out-of-state, overnight, and weekend travel may be required
Salary : $15 - $24
