If you possess strong technical skills, previous experience or training in fingerprint identification, and are searching for a fascinating career in public service, this may be the position for you! The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a detail-oriented Fingerprint Technician to join our team. We provide law enforcement and public safety services for the residents and visitors to the Commonwealth and work alongside our local, state, and federal partner agencies. If this position aligns with ... more details
THE POSITION
If you possess strong technical skills, previous experience or training in fingerprint identification, and are searching for a fascinating career in public service, this may be the position for you! The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a detail-oriented Fingerprint Technician to join our team. We provide law enforcement and public safety services for the residents and visitors to the Commonwealth and work alongside our local, state, and federal partner agencies. If this position aligns with your career goals and skills, applying could be a great step towards a rewarding career in public service.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will utilize the Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) to perform automated and manual classification, searching, and matching of fingerprints for our 24/7 operations. This includes criminal and applicant fingerprint submissions provided by criminal justice agenciesand vendors via live scan or card scan. You will analyze fingerprint submissions to verify the correct sequencing to classify, identify, and assign primary and reference pattern types. You will also make identity determinations through the analysis of side-by-side images. The results of this process will determine positive or non-positive identification of an individual that may result in the update of existing files and records, as well as the creation of a record within the central repository and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) files.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
Work hours will be made up of rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This position is not eligible for telework.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Please note, selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $47,883.00 (before taxes).
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:
Six months of experience in the identification and non-identification of individuals through fingerprint and palm print examination, comparison, and verification;or
Successful completion of the fingerprint identification course offered by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass criminal history and background investigations.
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).
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
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