Identification Specialist

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 3 in the State Identification Bureau, the Identification Specialist 2 will be assigned to the 12‑8 Shift within the State Identification Bureau. Duties of the Identification Specialist 2 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Coordinate the operation of units including analyzing problems and proposing solutions, meeting with other DCJS staff, and performing liaison duties with other agencies.
• Supervise assigned clerical and technical staff and evaluate work performance.
• Monitor and control employee workload and reassign staff as necessary to maintain workflow.
• Analyze data related to identification work and the supervisory function of the title.
• Compare fingerprint images.
• Use authorized biometric software to read, interpret, and update the State and federal criminal history records maintained by DCJS.
• Identify and resolve questions or concerns from staff and requesting agencies.
• Implement operational policies and procedures associated with SIB.
• Train and cross‑train staff on new procedures or changes to policy.
• Update Excel charts and prepare reports as required by management.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for hiring new staff.
• Maintain excellent phone and email communication skills; knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Word, and Outlook; and strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG‑16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title.

Open Competitive: six years of experience
* handling, processing, reviewing, and/or analyzing criminal justice or similarly sensitive records. Employees must have Ten Print Examiner certification and/or successful completion of the DCJS Latent Proficiency Test within the past year or must gain such certification within the probationary period as a condition of continued employment.

• Associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master’s degree may substitute five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Provisional:
Qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c service as an Identification Specialist 1 or Identification Specialist 1 (Records).

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 current DCJS employees meeting the above provisional qualifications that are interested in this position.

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 DEIA.gov or (518) 457‑8895.