Fingerprint Identification Supervisor
About The Position
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals to supervise fingerprint identification activities. The successful candidate plans, organizes, reviews, and coordinates employees’ work in fingerprint classification, comparison, and identification, performed manually or through the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS). The role also includes 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 for current and future vacancies arising during the list’s term. Shift work may be required. The position requires an examination process; successful applicants must complete a polygraph and background investigation and pass pre-employment drug testing. Required ACJIS Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) and AZAFIS Certification must be obtained within six months of hire and maintained throughout the assignment.
Requirements
- Graduation from an FBI Fingerprint Classification School, or coursework in fingerprint identification, criminalistics, and evidence technology, plus 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 complete a polygraph and background investigation and pass pre-employment drug testing.
- If driving or vehicle use is an essential function for conducting State business, meet the stated driver’s license requirements.
- Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least “Standard” in the last 12 months.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, review, and coordinate employees’ fingerprint classification, comparison, and identification activities, 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)
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
