Police Identification Technician I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

16h • Onsite

About The Position

This posting will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Public Safety Support Division of the Police Department within the City of Oklahoma City. An eligibility list will be established or supplemented for filling future vacancies per provisions of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The primary purpose of this classification is to provide basic fingerprint identification and/or photographic support services. The Police Identification Technician I is a technical classification responsible for equipment, data entry, and document management skills, knowledge, and abilities related to the assigned job functions. Within this classification, differentiation occurs with respect to the level of technical expertise required, since, in addition to the general responsibilities, specialized knowledge of fingerprint identification or photography may be required. Employees assigned to this role within the Police Department will be tasked with reviewing sensitive and potentially disturbing materials, such as graphic videos related to ongoing investigations. This work may involve exposure to difficult and emotionally challenging content. The nature of the work performed may also expose individuals to harsh language, inappropriate situations, or other distressing circumstances. Applicants should be prepared to handle these situations with professionalism, emotional resilience, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fingerprinting techniques (depending on assignment)
• Knowledge of photography technology and techniques (depending on assignment)
• Ability to record, organize, and work accurately with large amounts of information
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to recognize and maintain acceptable standards for neatness and accuracy of work performed
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to make work-related decisions and accept responsibility for work performed and information obtained and/or exchanged

Responsibilities

• taking fingerprints and palm prints using appropriate equipment and techniques
• acquiring fingerprint images from AFIS or other databases and verifying the accuracy of search results
• examining fingerprint images and assigning the appropriate fingerprint-pattern classification
• comparing fingerprints of known subjects with fingerprint records to identify matches
• producing mug-shots, portraits, and other in-house photos (photography specialty)
• maintaining a digital mug-shot archive (photography specialty)
• operating film-processing equipment (photography specialty)
• performing clerical tasks, such as completing standardized forms and reports and filing, sorting, typing, and exchanging confidential information with other law-enforcement personnel

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed