Fingerprint Identification Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals for the Fingerprint Identification Supervisor role. The successful candidate will plan, organize, review, and coordinate the activities of employees involved in fingerprint classification, comparison, and identification, either manually or via the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS). The role also involves taking fingerprint impressions and validating AZAFIS transactions initiated by other AZAFIS sites throughout Arizona, as well as performing related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. The recruitment will establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list. Shift work may be required. The successful candidate must obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) and AZAFIS Certification within six months of hire and maintain both certifications throughout the assignment. Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least “Standard” in the last 12 months, and candidates must successfully complete the examination process. Applicants must complete an examination process. Successful applicants are subject to a polygraph and background investigation. The department conducts pre-employment drug testing. Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). If driving or vehicle use is an essential job function for conducting State business, the stated driver’s license requirements apply.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an FBI Fingerprint Classification School, or complete coursework in fingerprint identification, criminalistics, and evidence technology and have two years of experience in fingerprint identification work, including one year in automated fingerprint identification system operations.
  • An associate degree in criminal justice, an Associate of Applied Science degree in administration of criminal justice/evidence technology, or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
  • Obtain ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) and AZAFIS Certification within six months of hire and maintain both certifications throughout the assignment.
  • Successfully complete the examination process.
  • Successful applicants must pass a polygraph and background investigation and complete pre-employment drug testing.
  • Newly hired State employees must successfully complete E-Verify.
  • If driving or vehicle use is an essential function, meet the stated driver’s license requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, review, and coordinate the activities of employees involved in fingerprint classification, comparison, and identification, manually or through AZAFIS.
  • Take fingerprint impressions.
  • Validate AZAFIS transactions initiated by other AZAFIS sites throughout Arizona.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Accrued vacation pay and sick days
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Deferred compensation plan
  • Top-ranked retirement plans
  • Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance plans
  • Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
  • Bus cards partially subsidized by the State
  • Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
  • Arizona State Retirement System defined benefit plan providing lifelong income upon retirement
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) program
  • Option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program for tax-deferred retirement investments
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