Identification Specialist 1- 225452

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services is seeking an Identification Specialist to join the SABIS Unit on the 12am-8am shift. You will read, interpret, and update state and federal criminal history records using biometric software and coordinate with multiple agencies to associate biometric transactions with records.

Qualifications include 4 years of relevant experience, an eligible associate or bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Ten Print/LATENT print systems.

Qualifications

• Associates degree substitutes for two years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree substitutes for four years.
• 4 years of experience handling, processing, reviewing, and analyzing criminal justice or similar records.
• Pass Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or current Latent Print Examiner proficiency.
• Proficiency will be verified prior to interview.
• NY HELPS program allows non-competitive appointments for this title.

Responsibilities

• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS.
• Comparing fingerprint images.
• Utilizing authorized automated systems to associate fingerprint and other biometric transactions with identification history records maintained by DCJS and other agencies.
• Investigating and researching fingerprint processing issues.
• Ensuring SABIS Quality Assurance Standards are implemented and maintained.
• Communicating with agencies involving issues with fingerprint submissions and requests.
• Preparing and updating reports and working on special projects as requested.
• Working closely with staff in SIB as well as various other DCJS bureaus.
• Successfully completing the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis

Skills

Criminal records handling

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 2, the Identification Specialist will be assigned to SIB’s SABIS Unit on the 12am-8am shift. Duties of the Identification Specialist 1 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS.
• Utilizing authorized automated systems to associate fingerprint and other biometric transactions with identification history records maintained by DCJS and other agencies.
• Investigating and researching fingerprint processing issues.
• Ensuring SABIS Quality Assurance Standards are implemented and maintained.
• Communicating with agencies involving issues with fingerprint submissions and requests;
• Preparing and updating reports and working on special projects as requested.
• Working closely with staff in SIB as well as various other DCJS bureaus.
• Successfully completing the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 2, the Identification Specialist will be assigned to SIB’s SABIS Unit on the 12am-8am shift. Duties of the Identification Specialist 1 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS.
• Comparing fingerprint images.
• Utilizing authorized automated systems to associate fingerprint and other biometric transactions with identification history records maintained by DCJS and other agencies.
• Investigating and researching fingerprint processing issues.
• Ensuring SABIS Quality Assurance Standards are implemented and maintained.
• Communicating with agencies involving issues with fingerprint submissions and requests;
• Preparing and updating reports and working on special projects as requested.
• Working closely with staff in SIB as well as various other DCJS bureaus.
• Successfully completing the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis

Non-competitive Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

An associates degree substitutes for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree substitutes for four years.

Qualifying Experience: 4 years of experience handling, processing, reviewing, and analyzing criminal justice or similar records.

NY HELPS

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. If a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

In order to be appointed to an Identification Specialist 1 position in SIB, you must have passed the Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or have current Latent Print Examiner proficiency. Proficiency will be verified prior to interview.

Permanent

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title. Those who are eligible for shift bid will be considered.

In order to be appointed to an Identification Specialist 1 position in SIB, you must have passed the Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or have current Latent Print Examiner proficiency. Proficiency will be verified prior to interview.

Provisional

One-year permanent competitive service as an Identification Assistant. If appointed provisionally, you must have signed up for the upcoming exam for this position, take and pass the exam, and be reachable on the resulting eligible list in order to retain this position.

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer interested candidates who meet the following qualifications: Current DCJS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as an Identification Assistant.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation.

The State Identification Bureau (SIB) is a 24/7/365 office. Employees may on occasion be asked to volunteer or be mandated to work another shift or on holidays as needed. Every effort will be made to obtain volunteers prior to mandating and will be in accordance with the negotiated agreement with PEF.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at [e-mail] or [phone].