On-Call Biometric Technician — Front Desk & Fingerprints

Amentum; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is hiring a Biometric Technician (casual on-call) in Gardena, CA to support USCIS ASC operations. Responsibilities include biometrics capture, identity verification, crowd control, and customer service with federal employees.

The role requires English proficiency, HS diploma, and the ability to work with the public. On-call hours typically 7:45am–4:15pm, five days a week, with no guaranteed schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak and write in English.
• Ability to stand upright on one's feet for scheduled shift duration.
• Ability to hold and grasp applicant's hands to obtain quality fingerprints.
• Ability to work in a high paced environment with the public.
• Ability to type and use basic computer skills.
• Successful completion of the biometrics training and become certified within sixty days.

Responsibilities

• Complete biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States.
• Ensure all ASC entrants are approved applicants and visitors while enforcing ASC rules and policies.
• Provide front-line customer service as representatives of Amentum and the U.S. government.
• It is expected that providing applicants with the highest level of customer service is primary in all responsibilities.
• Safeguard areas where Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is vulnerable (papers, identifications, biometric data).
• Perform quality biometrics processing: fingerprints, photographs, signatures within processing times.
• Screen applicants entering the facility to ensure valid appointment notice and ID.
• Utilize crowd control barriers to ensure safe entry into the facility.
• Visually inspect applicants and belongings before entry; may ask illness questions during health crises.
• Conduct periodic facility checks and report concerns to Site Supervisor.
• Assist Site Supervisor or Immigration Service Officer in calling local law enforcement if necessary.
• Manage and complete administrative paperwork: tracking processing times, reconciling biometrics, visitor control logs, facility checks.

Skills

English proficiency

Stand for shift

Fingerprint capture

Work with public

Typing & basic computer

Biometrics training

Foreign language

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amentum is hiring a Biometric Technician (casual on-call) in Gardena, CA to support USCIS ASC operations. Responsibilities include biometrics capture, identity verification, crowd control, and customer service with federal employees.

The role requires English proficiency, HS diploma, and the ability to work with the public. On-call hours typically 7:45am–4:15pm, five days a week, with no guaranteed schedule.