Associate Fingerprint Technician, II

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NYPD EMPLOYEES.

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Identification Unit is a sub-unit of the Centra Records Section and operates on a 24-hour, 7 days a week schedule. It serves as the repository of New York City fingerprints, palm prints. and history information. The daily operations of the unit include processing arrest fingerprints. and non-criminal history checks for various law enforcement agencies. The unit operates in an exceptional work environment with a professional corporate like setting.

The Identification Unit is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Fingerprint Techician, Level II who will under general supervision, with some latitude for independence will perform technical work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in fingerprint identification, chiefly in accordance with the Henry System. In addition to the Associate Level I duties, will perform more exacting work in the classifying, searching, comparing and filing of fingerprints, including those of persons arrested or convicted of criminal offenses. May be tasked with preparing statements for court, certifying fingerprints in question are identical/different; may testify in court regarding fingerprint comparison. Will supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate subordinates.

WORK SCHEDULE:

1500x2300 or 2300x0700

WORK LOCATION:

375 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10038

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Certified in the Science of Fingerprint Course.

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one year of full-time experience in fingerprint identification work.

SPECIAL NOTE:
For assignment to Assignment Level III or IV, candidates must have, in addition to the qualification requirements above, one year of full-time experience in latent print identification work.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.