Criminal Information Technician I

A-NFF (Federal Grant Researcher) AFIS

ABIS Tenprint Examiners perform detailed and precise forensic analysis of fingerprints or palm prints submitted by federal, state and local criminal justice agencies to compile the criminal database, and applicant contributors whereby prints are submitted for employment/licensing background checks. The purpose of the work is to identify and maintain identification files based solely on the use of fingerprints and palm prints in Utah s criminal history records.  By utilizing the automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) procedures to ensure the proper reading of fingerprint image and to set core and axis placement for minutiae reading; review all required information for accuracy and completeness; correct any omitted or incomplete information; review/enter pattern types for each finger; set and/or correct core and axis placement to assist the system in setting correct geometric patterns and conducting subsequent search for the purpose of retrieving a candidate list; check list to determine if any candidate warrants review and display candidate file print image and search print image on split screen side by side to manually verify and/or eliminate.  Principal Duties: Under close supervision, incumbents perform progressive assignments in order to learn the basic elements, methods, and procedures involved in fingerprint classification, and identification.

• Complete fingerprint training and fingerprint Identification training

• Working the job que (QC s and Verifies)

• Identifying fingerprints for the Rights of Access

• Processing citations and expungement prints

• Scanning CFP and Criminal cards (needs to know criminal and applicant statutes)

An ideal candidate:

• Will have record keeping abilities which including date entry and retrieval skills.
• Will be able to communicate in both written and verbal communication.
• Will be able to research and enter highly sensitive information and maintain confidentiality. 

Requirements:

• Employment for the selected candidate will be contingent upon the completion and passing of a Level II background and fingerprinting.
• Must pass the Utah Bureau of Identification Proficiency test with in probationary period and maintain certification thereafter.

Supplemental Information:

• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  
• After successful completion of your probationary period and training, you may be series promoted to a Criminal Information Technician II.

**About our Agency:

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) is comprised of 11 divisions and bureaus that include the

Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), Utah Highway Patrol, the Division of Emergency Management, Driver License division, Statewide Information and Analysis Center (SIAC), State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), State Fire Marshal, Highway Safety Office, Communications, State Crime Lab and Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST).  The DPS dive team, aero bureau, CERT team and Public Protection Unit (PPU) also fall under the Department of Public Safety. DPS is made up of more than 1,500 state employees who are stationed across Utah.    *Benefits: *

We offer the work life balance, opportunities for growth and the upward mobility you've been searching for!  Affordable premiums for health, dental, vision benefits that begin on your first day of employment. You will receive benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. 

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