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Record Tracing officials are responsible for the classification and searching of all fingerprints on the main frame of the South African Police Service. They physically search all fingerprints through the main files with the aim of seeking to identify previous convictions and filing of fingerprints.

What are the minimum requirements to become a Record Tracing Official?

The individual must have a Grade 12 Certificate or an equivalent qualification, be computer literate and familiar with the Criminal Administration System, circulation system and other mainframe systems in use by the South African Police. The Record Tracing Official should be fluent in at least two official languages, of which one must be English.

Training:

Individuals undergo In- service training.

Where can you be stationed?

Record tracing officials are stationed at Criminal Record Centres of the South African Police Service countrywide.

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