FINGERPRINT PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 1

 

DEFINITION


 Under the general direction of a Fingerprint Processing
 Technician 2, Assistant Supervisor or the Supervisor, Fingerprint
 Technical Unit, in the Bureau of the Records and Identification
 Section, Division of the State Police, Department of Law and
 Public Safety, performs the complex work involved in the
 identification of persons through the use of fingerprints; 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 basic
 identification, application and process of the Henry System with
 extensions interfaced with the Automated Fingerprint
 Identification System (AFIS) for fingerprint classification given
 to all state, county and municipal law enforcement entities.

 Conducts ten-print processing and subject identification through
 the operation of a full-functional Automated Fingerprint
 Identification System.

 Accepts submitted latent fingerprint evidence received from law
 enforcement agencies.  Prepares physical inventory of all
 evidence and compares to submission forms, maintains evidence
 logs, assigns evidence numbers, and ensures continuity,
 possession, presentation and accountability of evidence.

 Schedules appointments from contributing law enforcement
 agencies.

 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.

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

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

 Trains and provides supervision to fingerprint operators in all
 phases of their work assignments.

 Provides training to new fingerprint operators on the Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System database workstation on the
 technical software applications and operational modes in
 compliance with operating policy guidelines and procedures.

 Verifies fingerprints by utilizing master file prints and/or
 criminal history jackets.

 Conducts searches of latent fingerprint evidence obtained from
 law enforcement agencies in comparison with the master
 fingerprint database depositories through entry on an  Automated
 Fingerprint Identification fingerprint workstation.

 Determines suspect identification through the comparison of side-
 by-side images of latent and partial fingerprints and file print
 displayed on a computer screen that match ten-print fingerprint
 history files.

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

 Classifies fingerprints as to pattern type according to the Henry
 and AFIS systems.  Confirms the determination of unusual or
 questionable pattern types and prepares reports as necessary.

 Assists in the administrative duties of the sub-unit and may
 perform the functions of a Fingerprint Processing Technician 2 in
 their absence.

 Maintains confidential and essential files and records.

 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 training courses in
 the Henry System with extensions interfaced with the Automated
 Fingerprint Information System (AFIS) of fingerprint
 classification and identification practices.

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

      EXPERIENCE:

                Two (2) years of experience in the independent
 identification, classification, filing and research of
 fingerprints using the Henry System with extensions interfaced
 with the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and
 one (1) year of experience in the operation of the Fully
 Integrated Fingerprint Identification System (FIFIS) Live Scan
 workstation operation in fingerprint classification and
 identification.

           LICENSE:

                Appointees 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 and the AFIS System
 of fingerprint classification and identification.

 Knowledge of the type and scope of records to be kept and the
 proper methods of posting information

 Knowledge of the use of machines and systems to search for
 fingerprints and the preparation of tabulating cards for this
 use.

 Knowledge of the methods used to determine whether the
 correctness of the classification of fingerprints is correct and
 the search is complete.

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

 Ability to classify fingerprints according to the Henry System
 with extensions and to supervise the filing of prints.

 Ability to perform the posting and records duties involved in
 fingerprint identification work, including the preparation of
 tabulating cards used for the machine searching of fingerprints.

 Ability to check the classifications of fingerprints made by
 others for completeness and accuracy of the searches.

 Ability to determine inadequate classifications when prints make
 identification difficult or non-matchable.

 Ability to determine proper alphanumeric data from fingerprint
 cards.

 Ability to conduct quality control efforts through the
 determination of valid minutia points and the editing of such on
 a computer screen utilizing software editing techniques.

 Ability to examine, preserve, enhance and interpret latent
 fingerprints obtained from crime scenes, which may be partial
 and/or smudged, through the use of computerized enhancement
 applications and procedures.

 Ability to determine proper database archiving to ensure accurate
 master database and depositories retrieval.

 Ability to train and instruct other operators on the Automated
 Fingerprint Identification System workstation operation.

 Ability to work harmoniously with other members of the subunits.

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

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

 Ability to prepare reports of identifications.

 Ability to determine difficult identifications, especially with
 latent or partial fingerprints, using side-by-side comparison of
 images displayed on a computer screen.

 Ability to analyze encountered work problems and develop
 effective work methods.

 Ability to maintain evidence files and ten-print master
 fingerprint files to prevent loss, misfiling or deletion.

 Ability to understand written and oral instructions and
 communicate them to others and adhere to office policies and
 procedures.

 Ability to analyze identification problems, organize assigned
 work and develop effective work methods.

 Ability to locate, process and review fingerprint cards that have
 been misplaced or misclassified to ensure the accuracy of
 identification in the master file records.

 Ability to maintain 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 computerized information
 systems and software applications used by the agency, office or
 related units.

 Ability to follow the procedures of the Sorting Table which
 includes reviewing completed work, preparing it for the
 distribution to its proper unit and keeping accurate count of
 that work.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of the 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:   15/A14 - 45013            MCK            8/25/01