Clerical Assistant 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4669914) Apply  Clerical Assistant 3 Salary $39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2024-94910 Department Pennsylvania State Police Division SP Crml Rcds Sect Opening Date 09/30/2024 Closing Date 10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 00103 Position Number 00062560 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00209425 Bureau / Division Bureau of Records and Identification, Criminal Records Section Worksite Address 1800 Elmerton Avenue City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement Contact Email ra-spspcivilplcmt@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Are you ready to take the next step in your public service career and tackle new challenges? The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), Bureau of Records and Identification, is seeking a Clerical Assistant 3 to join our dedicated clerical team. In this position, you will be responsible for processing requests for Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) from a range of non-criminal justice agencies, individuals, and businesses using the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) System, as well as processing mail-in requests. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your existing skills, learn new ones, and embody the PSP's core values. Apply today and discover where this exciting opportunity can lead you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will be responsible for reviewing and updating criminal histories as needed. This process involves interpreting and applying various criminal codes, active dates, offense classifications, and disposition entry codes. You will make precise and informed decisions regarding final court dispositions from district justices and municipal and common pleas courts. Additionally, you will research complex reference materials to verify the accuracy and completeness of individual criminal history records. You will also handle job-related phone calls and send computer-generated form letters to gather disposition information. It is essential to ensure that criminal record information is both complete and accurate and that only appropriate data is released to individuals and non-criminal justice agencies. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00062560) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: This position does not offer telework. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year as a Clerical Assistant 2 (commonwealth title); or + One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirement: + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement: + You must pass criminal history and background investigations if you do not have a current Pennsylvania State Police background on file. 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 willnot 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Clerical Assistant 2 (or as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerk 2 classification or as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clerk Typist 2 classification) for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many years of full-time moderately complex clerical experience do you possess? + 1 year or more + 6 months but less than 1 year + Less than 6 months + None 04 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 05 How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 30 credits or more + 15 but less than 30 credits + Less than 15 credits + None Required Question Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov