Identification specialist

NY HELP Yes

Agency Criminal Justice Services, Division of

Title Identification Specialist 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 2 in one of SIB's units/shifts the Identification Specialist 1's responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, the following: - Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS. - Use authorized automated systems to associate fingerprint and other biometric transactions with identification history records maintained by DCJS and other agencies. - Overseeing of the special processing including but not limited to: Portal Dashboard Scan Card Message Queue, which manages the unseal process of SABIS and archive images. FBI/NFF Discrepancy processing, rectify historic mixed ID's and the Rejected Transaction project to ensure timely submission of fingerprint transactions. - Investigating and researching fingerprint processing issues - Ensuring SABIS Quality Assurance Standards are implemented and maintained. - Training/mentoring new Identification Examiners - Correspondence by email, mail, and telephone- Monitoring the electronic mailboxes - Communicating with agencies involving issues with fingerprint submissions and requests- Communication with ITS and vendors - Monitoring and controlling employee workload and reassigning staff as necessary to maintain workflow- Supervise lower-level staff in the performance of technical and clerical duties related to identification of persons over a given shift or a given unit within the operation. - Updating and implementing operational policies and procedures associated with SIB. - Prepare and update reports and work on special projects as requested. - Working closely with managers and supervisors in SIB as well as various other DCJS bureaus - Successful completion of the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:An associates degree substitutes for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree substitutes for four years. Qualifying Experience: 4 years of experience handling, processing, reviewing, and analyzing criminal justice or similar records.NY HELPSThis title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.In order to be appointed to an Identification Specialist 1 position in SIB, you must have passed the Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or have current Latent Print Examiner proficiency. Proficiency will be verified prior to interview.COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Permanent: Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title. Those who are eligible for shift bid will be considered.In order to be appointed to an Identification Specialist 1 position in SIB, you must have passed the Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or have current Latent Print Examiner proficiency. Proficiency will be verified prior to interview.Provisional: One-year permanent competitive service as in an Identification Assistant. If appointed provisionally, you must have signed up for the upcoming exam for this position, take and pass the exam, and be reachable on the resulting eligible list in order to retain this position.52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer interested candidates who meet the following qualifications: Current DCJS employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as an Identification Assistant.

Additional Comments The State Identification Bureau (SIB) is a 24/7/365 office. Employees may on occasion be asked to volunteer or be mandated to work another shift or on holidays as needed. Every effort will be made to obtain volunteers prior to mandating and will be in accordance with the negotiated agreement with PEF.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at [email protected] or (518) 485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Rachel Spring

Telephone 518-485-7963

Fax 518 457-4000

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 80 South Swant Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 201852 on your cover letter.DCJS was named to the Times Union's list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.