Lead Fingerprint Technician - AFIS & ID Specialist

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Police Department is seeking a Fingerprint Technician III in Chicago to supervise a staff of fingerprint technicians, perform file searches, and compare fingerprints using the Henry classification system as part of criminal history background investigations.

You will receive fingerprints from city districts and perform AFIS searches, oversee ink and scanned impressions, and coordinate with City, County, and State Police agencies. Starting salary is $68,616 with annual pay.

Qualifications

• Three years of fingerprint technician work experience involving file searching and examining fingerprints for positive identification using the Henry classification system.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fingerprint technicians and assign work.
• Oversee AFIS searches and fingerprint identifications.
• Ensure legibility and quality of fingerprint impressions.
• Coordinate with City, County, and State Police agencies.
• Train staff and review performance of subordinates.
• Maintain organized fingerprint records and databases.

Skills

Fingerprint analysis

AFIS operations

Henry classification

Supervision

Tools

AFIS

Job description

The Chicago Police Department is seeking a Fingerprint Technician III in Chicago to supervise a staff of fingerprint technicians, perform file searches, and compare fingerprints using the Henry classification system as part of criminal history background investigations.

You will receive fingerprints from city districts and perform AFIS searches, oversee ink and scanned impressions, and coordinate with City, County, and State Police agencies. Starting salary is $68,616 with annual pay.