Fingerprint Technician II: AFIS Specialist (Evening Shift)

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago's Chicago Police Department, Record Services Division, is seeking a Fingerprint Technician II to perform fingerprint pattern identification and background checks using the Henry classification system.

The role requires handling arrestee fingerprints, conducting AFIS searches, and ensuring clarity of impressions, with evening shifts and a 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm or 11:30 pm - 7:30 am schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of fingerprint technician experience using Henry classification for positive identification.
• Ability to perform fingerprint identification for criminal history background checks.
• Experience with AFIS databases is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and compare fingerprint impressions with criminal history records.
• Apply Henry classification system to identify fingerprints.
• Conduct AFIS searches using computer systems.
• Ensure impressions are legible and retake if needed.
• Evaluate fingerprints for city employment background checks.

Skills

Fingerprint identification

Tools

AFIS

Job description

The City of Chicago's Chicago Police Department, Record Services Division, is seeking a Fingerprint Technician II to perform fingerprint pattern identification and background checks using the Henry classification system.

The role requires handling arrestee fingerprints, conducting AFIS searches, and ensuring clarity of impressions, with evening shifts and a 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm or 11:30 pm - 7:30 am schedule.