Live Scan Operator

Position Summary:

Under supervision of the Human Resources department on behalf of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, process applicant fingerprints on digital fingerprinting system for electronic submission to the State Department of Justice for the purpose of applicant background checks.

Essential Functions:

Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

• Provide excellent customer service and answer routine questions of applicants.
• Request and validate photographic applicant identification according to DOJ standards.
• Log into live scan device and enter applicant data from Live Scan form into live scan device using operator identification number.
• Roll legible and clear fingerprint impressions.
• Complete and sign required paperwork associated with the applicant fingerprint process.
• Maintain daily logs of processed information.
• Sort and collate Live Scan paperwork for billing purposes.
• Maintain fingerprint equipment in good working order.
• Clean and disinfect fingerprint equipment after each applicant.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Clean and disinfect general work area daily.
• Initiate service and maintenance requests for fingerprint equipment.
• Ensure to uphold and role model our Pastoral Values of Service, Communication, Stewardship, and Excellence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.

• Excellent customer service and ability to work without direct supervision.
• Owned Vehicle with proof of valid Driver’s License and insurance.

Certifications:

California law requires any individual who rolls fingerprints manually or electronically for licensure, certification, and/or employment purposes to be certified by the State Department of Justice (Penal Code section 11102.1).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Fingerprint processing procedures according to California Department of Justice standards.
• Archdiocesan Fingerprinting Policy.
• Correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and spelling.
• Applicable State and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills in:

• Basic Computer skills.

Ability to:

• Properly operate digital fingerprint equipment.
• Read and type a minimum of 35 words per minute.
• Complete fingerprint computer tasks and fingerprint rolling in a timely and accurate manner.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Represent the Archdiocese in a credible and positive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Operate other standard office equipment, including (but not limited to) copy machine, printer, fax machine, calculator, and other peripheral equipment.
• Communicate effectively with applicants, staff, and public in general.
• Prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Make arithmetic calculations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
• Perform tasks requiring intermittent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.

• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, digital fingerprint equipment, photocopier, telephone, and other standard office equipment.

• Frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to stand while processing fingerprints; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and may occasionally have to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Mental Health Services (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pension Plan
• 403B Plan
• Vacation & Sick Time - Prorated
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discount Programs (24hr Fitness, LA Fitness, Hotel Engine, Great Work Perks*)
• Transit Subsidy

*Great Work Perks include discounts for Amusement Parks, Car Rentals & Hotels, Restaurants, and Shopping.