Scottsdale Police Department, Scottsdale, Arizona
Salary
$21.59 - $31.40 Hourly
Location
AZ 85257, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Division
PUBLIC SAFETY-POLICE
Job Number
FY2223-00171
Closing
9/9/2022 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.
The Police Fingerprint Technician performs classification, searching, and comparison of fingerprints and maintains general, major case, and palm print fingerprint files.
This job classification has no supervisory responsibilities.
See 'Essential Functions' for list of possible duties.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
· Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
· Criminal Background screening
· Drug Screen
· Polygraph Examination
· Color Vision Screening
The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.
Click here to review the entire job description.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
An Associates degree from an accredited educational institution.
Two years' experience as a Fingerprint Technician.
Experience working with: updating, reviewing, and maintaining criminal history information.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred:
Previous experience with fingerprint identification, classification and comparison using the Automated Fingerprint or Biometric Identification System (AFIS/ABIS).
Coursework in the fundamental concept of fingerprinting, such as identifying fingerprint pattern types, fingerprint comparisons and/or fingerprint classification.
Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements
AFIS/ABIS Terminal Operator certification is required within one (1) year of hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
Standard fingerprint classification methods, practices, records, and equipment in identifying persons.
Federal, State, and departmental rules, regulations, statutes, policies and procedures pertaining to the management, maintenance, reporting, and dissemination of criminal history information.
Modern office practices, procedures, methods, and equipment operation.
Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies.
Ability to:
Operate and utilize the AFIS/ABIS system
Analyze and compare minute similarities and differences of fingerprint impressions to establish identity of individuals.
Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
Review or check the work products of others to ensure conformance to standards.
Make decisions based on analysis of detailed visual images.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public.
Make critical decisions without the assistance of a supervisor.
Obtain quality fingerprint impressions on ten-print cards for the purpose of establishing or verifying identity, using ink and/or Livescan methods.
Complete OSHA/Safety training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Functions
Reviews arrest packages to assure compliance with departmental, State, and Federal regulations pertaining to criminal history information.
Enters data from arrest packet into computer databases, adding to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) rap sheet
Generates the final disposition report within the time limits mandates by state requirements.
Reviews and responds to inquiries from police personnel and other agencies on matters pertaining to the general fingerprint files and all matters of criminal identification.
May conduct entries and searches of latent prints under the direction of a qualified latent print examiner
Compares fingerprints on pawn slips, casino cash tickets, or any other intentionally deposited fingerprint for the purpose of investigation.
Testifies in court as needed on arrest information, fingerprint card information, or other comparisons performed for the purpose of identification
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Visually analyze and compare fingerprints in order to classify and file.
Most work is performed in a City office environment.
Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
Operate a variety of standard office equipment including: computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.