Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Program Technician (PT) in the Pre-Scan Unit processes and reviews the applicant fingerprint card submissions to determine whether the submitting agency has the authority to receive criminal history background checks and verify that the cards meet certain acceptance criteria and the associated fees are correct to ensure the proper processing through the  Department of Justice (DOJ). The PT is responsible for the electronic scanning of criminal and applicant fingerprint cards for processing, and also opens, sorts, and delivers mail to various programs within the DOJ.

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Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 470508 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application. 

Application has to be completely and accurately filled out.  "See resume" is not acceptable on the application.  Your application can be denied for failure to follow direction.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position,  you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma .  An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

A background check is required (if applicable).

Completion of an online hiring test is REQUIRED to proceed in the selection process for this position. An email with test information will be sent to all applicants within 15 business days after the close of this job posting from assessment.support@doj.ca.gov . If you submitted your application and have not received the test information email within 15 business days after the close of the job posting, please immediately contact the hiring contact listed on this job posting.

Hiring assessments are typically taken on a personal computer and may require candidates to visually identify information, type long passages, listen to audio recordings, or speak into an audio recorder. If you need a reasonable accommodation to take this test, please contact Satnam Shergill by the final filing date listed on this bulletin.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Effective time-management and organization skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment when interacting with the public and professional staff.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Work well with others.

Benefits

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Additional Information about Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start,

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