What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warrant Identification Technician position at The City of Fort Worth?
Pay Range: $16.45 - $20.49/hr.
Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Workdays & Hours: This is a 24/7-hour operation that requires working weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary. The incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather conditions.
During the initial six (6) month probationary training, the incumbent will rotate on all three shifts; 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.; 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.; or 11 p.m. – 7 a.m. Notice will be given when shift changes are to occur. This position will involve extensive customer service with law enforcement, governmental entities and the general public.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Warrant Identification Technician position is available with The City of Fort Worth Police Department. This position will contribute to the City’s strategic goals, mission and vision by receiving and processing incoming Warrants, Search Warrants, Emergency Protective Orders and etc. Classifies and maintains various identification records and files. Researches identification records and provides information to law enforcement personnel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Two (2) years of clerical and records maintenance experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills;
- Experience working in a law enforcement or military environment;
- Experience in basic ten print fingerprint comparisons; Livescan electronic fingerprint computer or rolling inked fingerprint impressions;
- Experience in Tritech, PeopleSoft, CJIS computer programs, electronic arrest reporting, TLETS, OpenFox or related NCIC/TCIC systems, Laserfiche, manual or electronic filing and scanning;
- Two (2) years public contact/customer service and cash handling experience.
The Warrant Identification Technician job responsibilities include:
- Receives and processes Arrest Warrants, Search Warrants, Emergency Protective Orders and Protective Orders;
- Compares fingerprints with current identification information. Confirms identity of returning criminal or classify prints of new criminals;
- Searches files for prior criminal records, case histories, aliases and fingerprint information. Creates new arrest files;
- Provides criminal information including photos, fingerprints, and various other identification information to law enforcement personnel. Performs criminal background checks for the general public. Issues clearance letters as appropriate;
- Performs fingerprinting duties of the general public for immigration and employment purposes;
- Processes misdemeanor and felony warrants for arrest;
- Confirms and/or cancels misdemeanor and felony warrants from computer database. Corrects any problems in files;
- Maintains daily activity log for monthly statistics;
- Performs a variety of general clerical duties including answering the telephone, making copies, faxing documents and processing mail;
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a fingerprint/criminal history background check and polygraph examination. Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous two (2) years, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last five (5) years.
Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A Misdemeanor Conviction, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions in the last 10 years, Class A Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication in the last 10 years, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and ALL Family Violence Convictions regardless of class.
Environmental Conditions:
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.
Physical Demands:
Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
Salary : $16 - $20
