AFIS Operator

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life

Paid time off and 11 holidays

Education and Development Funds

Public Retirement Systems & Deferred 


Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking an AFIS Operator in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The role reports to the BCI Headquarters in London, OH, with duties spanning data entry, demographic processing, and handling fingerprint cards. Collaboration with Civilian and Criminal units, on-call support, and training duties are included.

Full-time position based in Columbus, Ohio, offering a structured criminal identification workflow and opportunities to work with state-wide law enforcement partners.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and in writing and speaking common English vocabulary.
• Typing speed 45 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Process information using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Enter information into AFIS using keyboard and scanners.
• Prepare fingerprint cards for scanning and filing.

Skills

Clerical & Data Entry

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Results Oriented

Job description

Job Description - AFIS Operator (26000609)

AFIS Operator ( 26000609 )

Organization

Attorney General

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 26, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

Compensation : $21.98/hour-$24.86/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm

Union : Attorney General 45

Primary Job Skill

Clerical & Data Entry

Technical Skills : Clerical & Data Entry

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Results Oriented, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a AFIS Operator in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Section. This position will report to the BCI Headquarters daily, London, OH. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, is the state’s official crime lab serving the criminal justice community and protecting Ohio families. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to local law enforcement agencies’ needs at no cost to the requesting agency.

Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service.This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance at crime scenes, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases.Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Processes either civilian or criminal information using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (CAFIS).
• Enters information into AFIS using multiple input devices (i.e., keyboard, bar code reader/printer, scanner).
• Opens mail and prepares civilian or criminal fingerprint cards for scanning, scans fingerprint, enters demographic information from fingerprint cards and files the cards accordingly.
• Enters demographic information from applicant fingerprint cards and enters demographic information for updated background checks.
• Generates and prepares various documents and applicant letters for mailing.
• Retrieves data from Computerized Criminal History (CCH) and Interstate Identification Index (III).
• Trains other AFIS operators on the various Identification systems and processes.
• Contacts/provides information to the Quality Assurance unit with information regarding data submitted from agencies that need correction or agencies that need training. If in the Civilian Unit:
• Submits Webcheck (electronic background check) transactions for walk in applicants.
• Answers phone calls from the public regarding applicant background checks.
• Responds to questions from walk-in constituents.

If in the Criminal Unit:

• Researches and verifies accuracy of demographic and arrest record information.
• Researches disputes, pulls files, and verifies applicant and/or arrest or disposition information.
• Answers and makes phone inquiries regarding arrest information and court dispositions.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and in writing and speaking common English vocabulary; 12 months experience or 12 months training in use of AFIS or CCH equipment or equivalent; typing skill of 45 words per minute.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:
Clerical/data entry, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Collaboration, Responsiveness, Results Oriented

Supplemental Information

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path. Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in‑person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#: 26-08-111

Background Check- Information

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:

• Criminal history
• Driving record
• Taxes
• Drug Test
• Polygraph Test
• In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job related information through social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.)

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.