FINGERPRINT PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 2

 

DEFINITION


 Under the general direction of the Assistant Supervisor and/or
 the Supervisor, Fingerprint Technical Unit, State Bureau of
 Identification, Records and Identification Section, Division of
 State Police, assists in the supervision of and coordinates the
 efforts of Fingerprint Processing Technicians 1 and 2in the
 classification, filing and searching of fingerprints utilizing
 the Henry System with extensions in concert with an Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) of fingerprint
 identification and classification; does other related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Conducts classroom training programs and instruction on the
 identification, application procedures, and process of the Henry
 System with extensions interfaced with an Automated Fingerprint
 Identification System (AFIS) for fingerprint classification given
 to all state, county and municipal law enforcement entities.

 Operates an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
 comparing ten-print database files to received latent and partial
 fingerprint recorded on database files and depositories,
 searching for verification and possible identification as
 required.  Supervises quality control operations of workstations
 as work demands require.

 Retrieves transmitted records and reviews information from the
 Fully Integrated Fingerprint Identification System (FIFIS) Live
 Scan and contacts the contributing agency if necessary.

 Assigns pattern types to the transmitted fingerprints.

 Conducts a search utilizing the Criminal Justice Information
 System (CJIS) master name database and/or the AFIS database.

 Modifies the computer-generated minutia to more accurately locate
 and generates a search.

 Electronically transmits the arrest information into individuals'
 permanent criminal history records.

 Monitors the multiple subsystems and troubleshoots systems
 malfunctions.

 Interacts with the technical support personnel to maintain proper
 operation of the systems.

 Maintains and records statistical data of the Live Scan incoming
 fingerprint and generates a report.

 Rectifies problems which occur during operations of an Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) workstations; provides
 instructions on problem escalation policy and procedures.

 Provides assignments and guidance to Fingerprint Processing
 Technicians 1 and 2.

 Confirms the determination of unusual or questionable fingerprint
 pattern types.

 Conducts independent follow-up of latent and partial fingerprint
 identifications to determine status/disposition of identified
 suspects.

 May be required to testify in a court of law on the findings and
 process of fingerprint identification.

 Verifies identifications of possible criminal suspects from
 research of available database depositories of an Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) consistent with latent
 and partial fingerprint searching process in comparison to ten-
 print files.

 Prepares accurate and informative reports in matters concerning
 the efficient operations of the assigned Automated Fingerprint
 Identification System Sub-Units.

 Prepares written correspondence and provides telephonic
 communications with law enforcement agencies concerning the
 results of AFIS searches and findings.

 Prepares accurate identification return packages with all
 necessary supporting documents when the AFIS detects a latent or
 partial possible submission match in comparison with ten-print
 fingerprint file searches in the identification of a possible
 criminal suspect.

 Organizes assigned workload for distribution and analysis of
 specific problematic fingerprint requests and develops effective
 work methods.

 Assigns, instructs, trains and supervises the work performance of
 lower grade fingerprint processing technicians in all phases of
 the work operations.

 Prepares and develops job standards and evaluates performance of
 subordinate fingerprint operators.

 Supervises the maintenance of confidentiality of essential
 records and files.

 Will be required to instruct others to utilize various types of
 electronic and/or manual recordings and computerized information
 systems and software applications used by the agency, office or
 related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

           EDUCATION:

                Successful completion of the courses of training
 in the Henry System with extensions interfaced with an Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) workstation operation in
 fingerprint classification and identification practices.

           Successful completion of the training courses in the
 applications and concepts of the Fully Integrated Fingerprint
 Identification System (FIFIS) Live Scan workstation Operations
 for fingerprint classification and identification.

           EXPERIENCE:

      Three (3) years of experience in the independent
 identification, classification, filing, and research of
 fingerprints, one (1) year of which involves the instruction,
 training, and supervision of personnel in the operation of the
 Fully Integrated Fingerprint Identification System (FIFIS) Live
 Scan workstation in fingerprint classification and
 identification.

           LICENSE:

                Appointee will be required to possess a driver's
 license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,
 rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the
 essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the Henry System with extensions of fingerprint
 classification.

 Knowledge of hardware and software problems which occur in the
 Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) workstations
 operations.

 Knowledge of the proper procedures in resolving problem
 escalation in the operations to the AFIS.

 Knowledge of the Fully Integrated Fingerprint Identification
 System (FIFIS) Live Scan operation functions and monitor systems
 for malfunctions.

 Ability to instruct others in the Henry System with extensions
 interfaced with the AFIS System of fingerprint classification in
 concert with an FIFIS workstation operations applications and
 procedures.

 Ability to plan, organize and assign daily work tasks.

 Ability to operate and instruct others in the operations of
 computerized workstations in a large law enforcement agency
 environment.

 Ability to account for fingerprint cards that have been misplaced
 or misclassified to ensure total accuracy of all submissions.

 Ability to function in the absence of the Assistant Supervisor,
 Fingerprint Technical Unit.

 Ability to work harmoniously with other supervisors and employees
 of the Fingerprint Technical Unit.

 Ability to interact with people from outside agencies in a
 professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner.

 Ability to understand and convey written and oral directions and
 instructions to other fingerprint operators and advise others of
 unit polices and procedures.

 Ability to minimize possible suspects and perform elimination
 work for latent cases prior to an AFIS search.

 Ability to assist State Police and local police officers to make
 identifications in latent cases when law enforcement personnel
 encounter difficulties.

 Ability to determine the classification and pattern types of
 fingerprints, particularly when the fingerprints are difficult to
 classify.

 Ability to operate all modes, levels and phases of an AFIS
 workstation in ten-print, latent and partial operations of
 identification, verifying and storage of fingerprint work.

 Ability to confirm identification, resulting from an AFIS search
 of latent and partial fingerprints, through side-by-side computer
 display and comparison to the master ten-print fingerprint
 database files and depositories.

 Ability to analyze work problems and develop effective work
 methods.

 Ability to conduct classroom-training programs on the application
 and process of the Henry System with extensions interfaced with
 the AFIS fingerprint classification and identification
 procedures.

 Ability to assign, instruct and train employees and to supervise
 and evaluate the performance of their work.

 Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of
 confidential and essential records and files.

 Ability to testify in courts of law as a State witness.

 Ability to learn and instruct others to utilize various types of
 electronic and/or manual recordings and computer information
 systems and software applications used by the agency, office or
 related units.

 Ability to follow the procedures of the sorting table including
 overseeing the review of completed work, preparing for the
 distribution to appropriated units and denoting the accurate
 count of the work completed and unfinished.

 Ability to access Live Scans of fingerprints from various
 government sources and depositories throughout the country and
 from international sources.

 Ability to read, write, speak , understand and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES:  17/A16 - 45011             MCK                 8/25/01