Fingerprint Technician

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania State Police seeks a Fingerprint Technician to support statewide fingerprint records and identification tasks across the Commonwealth. You will analyze, compare, and correct fingerprint information to ensure proper identification for criminal and applicant processing, working in a fast-paced environment with precise focus.

Responsibilities include operating AFIS applications, researching records, ensuring print quality, and providing administrative

Qualifications

• Six months of fingerprint/identification experience or completion of PSP fingerprint identification course.
• Must obtain and maintain CLEAN certification within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Operate AFIS applications to analyze, classify, and compare fingerprint submissions.
• Review files to determine positive/non-positive identifications and update records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Criminal justice knowledge

Tools

AFIS software

Job description

Become a Fingerprint Technician with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and join a team that drives important identification work across the Commonwealth. This dynamic role introduces you to specialized skills that support major criminal justice operations every day. You take on engaging, hands‑on tasks that keep essential records accurate for both criminal and applicant processing. Step into a fast‑moving environment where your focus and expertise create meaningful impact.

Fingerprint Technicians play a key role in maintaining accurate and reliable fingerprint records for statewide use. They support criminal justice agencies by analyzing, comparing, and correcting fingerprint information to ensure proper identification. As a Fingerprint Technician, you will perform the following duties:

• Fingerprint Processing: Operate AFIS applications to analyze, classify, and compare fingerprint submissions
• Record Research: Review state and federal files to determine positive or non‑positive identification of an individual and update related records
• Print Quality Control: Examine mailed or electronic prints for legibility, sequencing accuracy, and correct demographic data
• Manual Determinations: Evaluate identity determination requests from courts, legal staff, and criminal justice agencies
• Administrative Support: Send fingerprint cards or photos to other labs and criminal justice agencies, respond to calls, and resolve help desk tickets

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours to be determined. Your schedule will include rotating shifts, evenings, and weekends.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $46,827.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience in the identification and non‑identification of individuals through fingerprint and palm print examination, comparison, and verification; or
• Successful completion of the fingerprint identification course offered by the Pennsylvania State Police.

Other Requirements:

• You must obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.