Clerical Assistant 3

Are you a motivated professional who is looking to grow your career and showcase your clerical expertise? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is seeking driven and detailed-oriented Clerical Assistant 3s to join our dedicated Bureau of Records and Identification team. In this vital role, you will process criminal history requests. This is an outstanding opportunity to enhance your current skills, develop new expertise, and contribute to upholding the PSP's core mission and values!

In this position, you will review and process requests for Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) submitted by individuals and non-criminal justice agencies, including the Office of Administration, Civil Service Commission, and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) via mail or the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) system. After receiving a request, you will compare the requester's identifying information with the data in the CHRI State Identifier (SID) response and update the individual's criminal history to maintain accuracy and completeness. Additionally, you will ensure that all information released for individuals and non-criminal justice agencies is authorized and appropriate.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Free parking is included with this position.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing to work onsite full-time. Teleworking is not an option as part of this position's work schedule.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.