Job posting for the City of Chicago

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Rebecca Strisko

Deputy Commissioner

Department of Human Resources

Employment Services Division

121 N. LaSalle, Suite 1100

Chicago, IL 60602


Job title: CRIMINAL HISTORY ANALYST

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

City of Chicago - Department of Human Resources

Number of Vacancies: 1

Under general supervision, conducts criminal history background checks for candidates applying for city employment and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Coordinates the conduct of criminal background checks of candidates for employment, promotion or reinstatement with the City of Chicago, ensuring fingerprints are submitted to city, state and federal law enforcement agencies for investigation of criminal convictions
• Receives and reviews results of criminal background checks, using a security code to access and retrieve electronic records and print out reports/results of criminal background checks
• Forwards reports of cleared fingerprints, i.e. no criminal convictions, to appropriate staff for further processing of employment candidates
• Conducts detailed review of reports to obtain specific information on criminal activities including charges and disposition and assesses whether candidates properly disclosed the information on background disclosure forms
• Researches public records on the Internet to obtain additional information about criminal convictions as needed and to locate local and state law enforcement personnel
• Contacts Chicago Police Department, local and state law enforcement agencies to request and obtain additional information on criminal records for cases with incomplete or missing information; makes phone contact with appropriate personnel and prepares correspondence to request information as needed
• Prepares reports and correspondence of criminal background results with employment recommendation to operating departments and submits to the Commissioner of Human Resources for approval
• Prepares correspondence to applicants informing them of criminal background reports and their failure to disclose information on applications; reviews applicants response and support documents and determines whether errors were made on criminal background reports
• Advises operating departments on DHR’s policies regarding the hiring of candidates with criminal history backgrounds

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.
Applications must be submitted at: www.cityofchicago.org/careers
Application period: June 20, 2012 through July 5, 2012
Annual salary $49,668.00
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Five years of work experience researching and updating criminal history records; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Degree must be from a nationally or regionally accredited college or university.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or Criminology
• Previous work experience in the field of Law Enforcement
• Previous work experience in a position conducting adjudication, which includes interpreting criminal charges, dispositions and sentences
• Proficiency with fingerprint and decryption systems, such as: I-CLEAR and/or ENTRUST
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as: Word and Excel

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE: The City of Chicago offers Veterans Preference to both current, active military personnel AND military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received an honorable or general discharge. Eligible candidates must have at least six months of active duty documented. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates need to indicate whether or not they are a veteran by answering "yes" or "no" to the question on the online application that asks, "Are you currently serving on active duty for at least six months in the Armed Forces of the United States OR have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty for at least six months and received an honorable or general discharge?" In addition, you must attach documentation to verify your military service. For veterans, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes character of service status OR a letter from the United States Veterans Administration on official stationary stating dates of service and character of service. For active military personnel, you must attach a letter from your Commanding Officer on official stationary verifying your active duty, length of service, and character of service in the Armed Forces of the United States AND a copy of your military ID to your online application. Failure to answer the question and attach the required documentation will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

ALLREFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner

*** Interested applicants MUST apply online at www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS