| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Charge-account identification clerk | Occupations | Processes records of department-store transactions which cannot be applied to customer's account by routine procedures in order that charges, cash payments, and refunds may be recorded, collected, or credited: Reviews and talks to sales-audit, charge-account-authorization, and collection personnel to identify missing information or compare signatures on sales or credit slips. Telephones or writes to customers for additional information. Corrects or adds information to customer accounts as necessary. Mails dunning correspondence to customers in arrears on their charge accounts [COLLECTION CLERK (clerical) ]. (references) | |
| Identification clerk | Occupations | 1: Performs any combination of following duties to compile and transmit records, relay information, microfilm documents, and take and classify fingerprints in police agency: Retrieves and prints copies of police records and reports requested by public and police personnel, using computer and printer. Retrieves information on vehicles and persons requested by patrolling police officers, and provides information to officers over police radio communications system. Operates equipment to microfilm crime and accident reports. Files microfilm. Retrieves microfilmed information upon request of police officials or public, and operates equipment to copy requested information. Tends facsimile machine to transmit and receive photographs, fingerprints, and accompanying information. Fingerprints applicants for licenses and assists in preparation of applications. Classifies fingerprints and matches fingerprints with prints previously filed as evidence in unsolved crimes [FINGERPRINT CLASSIFIER (government ser.) 375.387-010]. Compiles and submits periodic reports pertaining to police department activities. (references) | |
| 2: Compiles and records personal data about civilian workers, vendors, contractors, military personnel, and dependents of military personnel at defense installation and prepares badges, passes, and identification cards: Interviews applicants to obtain and verify information, such as name, date of birth, physical description, and type of security clearance held. Corresponds with law enforcement officials, previous employers, and other references to obtain applicant's social, moral, and political background for use by department in determining employment acceptability. Photographs new workers, using automatic identification camera. May fingerprint workers and keep other supplemental identification systems. May keep records of badges issued, lost, and reissued. May issue temporary identification badges to visitors. (references) | |||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
