Identification Technician I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Identification Technician I, where you will receive on-the-job training and develop essential skills in fingerprint classification and identification. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work in public safety while contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. You will engage with the public and other criminal justice personnel, ensuring accurate data management and operational efficiency. With a commitment to equitable hiring, this organization values your contributions and supports your career growth. Embrace the chance to make a difference in your community while advancing your professional skills in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• No minimum entrance requirements; training provided.
• Ability to interact with the public and maintain logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical and technical duties including data input.
• Operate the ABIS and maintain various logs.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)

Job description

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Effective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!

Job Description - Identification Technician I (250002L6)

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 Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
• Reviewing records and reports for accuracy, specifically for accurate demographic data.
• Inputting tenprint data into the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
• 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 Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
• 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 Technician I undergo a training period of approximately twelve months to develop the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for advancement to Identification Technician II. This training includes a substantial amount of required reading and assignments, as well as hands-on instruction to establish proficiency. During this period, trainees gain experience in analyzing, comparing, and identifying fingerprints, learning the process of the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), and applying departmental procedures and policies related to fingerprint examination.

Identification Technician I are assigned to the Day Shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), evening shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.) or the midnight shift (11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.) during the training period. Thereafter, fully trained technicians who have advanced as a qualified verifier and eventual 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 by seniority.

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.

Special Requirements: None.

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 / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Multiple

Job Posting

Mar 7, 2025, 3:43:35 PM

Number of Openings

5

Salary

50,239.28 - 66,621.88 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Captain Anthony Dear - 5088202339

Confidential: No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No