Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year fingerprint experience or two (2) years customer service/public relations experience.
Licenses or Certifications: - Valid Texas Class C Drivers License
Notes to Applicants
The Fingerprint Technician will be responsible for processing new APD personnel, juveniles, individuals. and general public, to include background checks, verification and confirmation of criminal history, warrants, fingerprint, photograph, and file according to standard operating practice, police, and procedure.
- Fingerprints for identification and elimination purposes at the request of Officers. Verifies identities through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System ( AFIS ).
- Receives and stores inked fingerprints, perform technical analysis, research computer database to identify prints and fingerprints utilizing LiveScan/ AWS / AFIS . Updates and modifies information in police data system.
- Processes certified copies of fingerprints upon court order.
- Provides internal and external customer service, assists officers, perform voluntary fingerprinting upon request, etc.
- Orders print cards for and from other law enforcement agencies. Assists other law enforcement agencies.
- Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documents.
- Maintains the Automated Fingerprint Identification System ( AFIS ), department criminal history files, and photo identification system for employee ID and mug-shot system.
- Trains new departmental employees.
- Operates city vehicle.
City of Austin Application: - A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position.
- Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
- A resume must be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.
CBI :Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please
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Secondary Employment:All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- APD must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
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Driving:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$20.80 - $22.88 per hour
Hours
Evening Shift 2:30 PM to 11 PM; Mon- Fri (overtime and weekends may be required)
Job Close Date 08/05/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 715 E. 8th St, Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience with fingerprint processing or identification.
- Experience in a law enforcement or corrections environment.
- Experience with computers and software, to include Microsoft applications.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned Processes new APD personnel, juveniles, individuals, and general public, to include background checks, verification and confirmation of criminal history, warrants, fingerprint, photograph, and file according to standard operating practice, policy, and procedure. Fingerprints for identification and elimination purposes at the request of Officers. Verifies identities through the Automated Fingerprint Identification System ( AFIS ). Receives and stores inked fingerprints, perform technical analysis, research computer database to identify prints and fingerprints utilizing LiveScan/ AWS / AFIS . Classifies fingerprint cards utilizing the Henry Classification System. Updates and modifies information in police data system. Processes certified copies of fingerprints upon court order. Creates and provides suspect files (jackets)/lineups upon request. Provides internal and external customer service, assists officers, perform voluntary fingerprinting upon request, etc. Orders print cards for and from other law enforcement agencies. Assists other law enforcement agencies. Converts National Crime Information Center ( NCIC ) codes to Henry Classification System codes. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documents. Maintains the Automated Fingerprint Identification System ( AFIS ), department criminal history files, and photo identification system for employee ID and mug-shot system. Trains new departmental employees. Operates city vehicle.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year fingerprint experience or two (2) years customer service/public relations experience. Do you meet these requirements?
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
* Please explain any fingerprint processing or identification experience you have.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any experience you have in a law enforcement or corrections environment. If no experience please put N/A.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with computers and software, and include all Microsoft applications.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Resume
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