• Job Description

  Req#: 4250266
  The Clark County Department of Family Services is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Background Clearance Specialist position. This position performs a wide variety of specialized office work including fingerprinting, criminal background queries using NCIC and other criminal information sources, employment and education verifications, and related technical or specialized background support work. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience performing background check processes, criminal history checks, fingerprinting, or other related background support work.
  
  THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
  
  This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
  
  Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
  
  This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.
  
  In order to work at the Department of Family Services, employees must not have any qualifying offense that violates the standards required by NRS 432B.198 and/or NRS 432B.199.
  Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of full-time general clerical experience, one (1) year of which includes supporting one (1) or more of the following: background investigations, fingerprinting, identity management, or other closely related security functions. Professional level experience and/or education that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
  
  Working Conditions: May be exposed to alcohol solution and physical contact with members of the public.
  Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment, background investigations may be conducted.
  Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
  Performs difficult, complex, technical and/or specialized activities related to background check processes including criminal history checks, fingerprinting, badging, education and employment verifications, etc. Professionally greets and assists customers and provides information regarding the identification program; explains laws, rules and regulations; interprets departmental policy and procedures; assists customers with completion of the appropriate forms for specified request; and resolves information and documentation discrepancies with customer. Accesses NCIC and other criminal history systems and fingerprints applicants using electronic fingerprint equipment in strict compliance with system specifications, applicable laws and departmental policies and procedures; transmits data to appropriate federal agencies in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures. Notifies employers, supervisors, staff and others on background clearances and responds to enquiries in person, by email or by telephone. Reviews and processes requests for employee access badges, ensures requests are accurate and complete and in accordance with departmental policy. May collect fees by cash or credit; keeps appropriate records of all financial transactions. May conduct training and oversee the planning, preparation, coordination and the execution of training related to background check processes, security and record keeping. Researches and collects information from a variety of sources for the completion of background checks; maintains office files for required documentation in alpha or numeric sequence; files back-up documentation in accordance with record-keeping procedures and applicable laws. Communicates verbally and in writing; prepares specialized documents, reports and forms using word processor or computer; operates all standard office equipment. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of the team. Assists with compliance audits as required by policy and statute. Processes and maintains sensitive security information in reference to confidential Criminal History Records Checks, documents, forms, investigative information and/or Security Threat Assessments (STAs). Performs other related duties as assigned.Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Manual dexterity to perform repetitive motion tasks, stamina to stand for sustained periods of time. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

• About the company

  The Clark County Commission is the governmental organization that governs and runs Clark County, Nevada, providing services to the unincorporated areas.

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