Identification Specialist 1 - 221829

Identification Specialist 1

Under the supervision of the Identification Specialist 2, the Identification Specialist 1 will be assigned to SIB's SABIS Unit. Duties of the Identification Specialist 1 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS;
• Comparing fingerprint images;
• Utilizing authorized automated systems to associate fingerprint and other biometric transactions with identification history records maintained by DCJS and other agencies;
• Investigating and researching fingerprint processing issues;
• Ensuring SABIS Quality Assurance Standards are implemented and maintained;
• Correspondence by email, mail, and telephone;
• Monitoring the electronic mailboxes for requests;
• Communicating with agencies involving issues with fingerprint submissions and requests;
• Supervising lower-level staff in the performance of technical and clerical duties related to identification of individuals over a given shift or a given unit within the operation;
• Updating and implementing operational policies and procedures associated with SIB;
• Preparing and updating reports and work on special projects as requested;
• Working closely with managers and supervisors in SIB as well as various other DCJS bureaus;
• Successfully completing the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis; and
• Travel may require up to 10%. Other special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

NON-COMPETITIVE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifying

Experience:

4 years of experience handling, processing, reviewing, and analyzing criminal justice or similar records. An associates degree substitutes for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree substitutes for four years.

NY HELPS

This 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 may be 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.

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 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.

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.

Additional Comments

Some positions may require travel to locations not serviced by public transportation. 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…