Fingerprint Technician

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 71,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania State Police seeks a Fingerprint Technician in Harrisburg. You will maintain fingerprint records statewide, analyze and compare prints, and support criminal justice agencies with accurate identifications.

This role offers steady civil service employment and a chance to contribute to public safety. Typical duties include operating AFIS, reviewing files for identification, and ensuring data quality across records and applicant processing.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Fingerprint Processing: Operate Automated Fingerprint Identification System (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

Skills

Six months fingerprint identification

Fingerprint identification course

Tools

AFIS applications

Job description

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56289-72020

Department

Pennsylvania State Police

Division

SP Fngprnt ID Unit

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

72020

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00209422

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Records and Identification, Fingerprint Identification Unit

Worksite Address

1800 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement

Contact Email

RA-SPSPCIVILPLCMT@pa.gov

THE POSITION

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.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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 Automated Fingerprint Identification System (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

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.