Identification Technician I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of State Police seeks an Identification Technician I in Sudbury to perform fingerprint processing, AFIS data entry, records review and clerical duties during a 12-month training period.

This full-time, day shift position requires pre-employment screening including a background check and drug test; incumbents may be assigned to emergency duties and shift bidding after training.

Qualifications

• First consideration given to applicants who apply within the first 14 days.
• Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.
• Must have a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at the level required for assignment.
• Extensive pre-employment screening including background investigation and drug test.
• Full-time schedule with Day shift during training; shift bidding possible after training.

Responsibilities

• Open records and distribute mail.
• Answer unit telephones and interact with the public and other criminal justice personnel.
• Operate AFIS workstation.
• Review records for accuracy of demographic data.
• Input ten-print data into AFIS.
• Prepare fingerprint cards for insertion into the fingerprint reader.
• Match SID to fingerprint cards and file cards as appropriate.
• Maintain logs relating to AFIS.
• Perform related office duties.

Job description

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Job Description - Identification Technician I (2600061I)

Job Description

Description

Identification Technician I is an entry-level position. Incumbents of the Identification Technician I position undergo on the-job training to develop the competencies necessary to classify and identify fingerprints independently as required of Identification Technicians II.

In addition to receiving on-the-job training, incumbents perform clerical and technical job duties that include:

• Opening records and distributing mail.
• Answering unit telephones and interacting with the public as well as other criminal justice agency personnel.
• Operating a workstation on the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Reviewing records and reports for accuracy, specifically for accurate demographic data.
• Inputting ten-print data into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Preparing fingerprint cards for insertion into the fingerprint reader.
• Matching computer-generated State Identification numbers (SID) to fingerprint cards and filing cards as appropriate.
• Maintaining various types of logs relating to the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Performing related office duties as required.

Identification Technician I is a (rotating) Emergency position. Consequently, incumbents must periodically report to work under emergency conditions such as during states of emergency declared by the Governor of the Commonwealth or by the federal government.

Identification Technicians I undergo a training period of roughly 12 months to develop the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for advancement to Identification Technician II.

Identification Technicians I’s are assigned to the Day Shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) or Evening Shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) during the training period. Thereafter, fully trained Technicians who have advanced to Identification Technician II must participate in a shift bidding process which may result in assignment to the Day, Evening or Midnight (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.) shift.

The final candidates for this position will undergo extensive pre-employment screening which includes a background investigation and drug test.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Incumbents are required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License at a class level specific to assignment.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Aff1? The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary Location

United States-Massachusetts-Sudbury-59 Horse Pond Road

Job

Public Safety

Agency

Department of State Police

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 4, 2026, 4:55:18 PM

Number of Openings

4

Salary

53,314.56 - 70,699.72 Yearly

If you have Diversity,

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No