Biometric; Fingerprinting Technician - On Call

Biometric (Fingerprinting) Technician – On Call

This is an opportunity to work with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in meeting the mission of administering the nation’s lawful immigration system. The hourly rate is $18.85 per hour (hourly rate set by SCA). This position is an on‑call (casual) team member located in Grand Rapids, MI.

On‑call employees are expected to be available five days a week, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm for substitute coverage as needed. Hours are on an “as needed” basis, so a steady income stream cannot be guaranteed.

• Complete biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States.
• Ensure all who enter the Application Support Center (ASC) are approved applicants and visitors while providing interior and exterior crowd control and assisting staff in enforcing rules and policies.
• Provide front‑line customer service as representatives of Amentum and on behalf of the United States Government.
• Perform quality biometrics processing, including capturing electronic fingerprints, photographs, and signatures within established processing times.
• Screen applicants entering the facility to ensure a valid appointment notice and identification.
• Utilize crowd‑control barriers to ensure a safe and organized entry into the facility.
• Visually inspect applicants and their belongings prior to allowing entry; conduct periodic facility checks and report concerns to the Site Supervisor.
• Assist the Site Supervisor and/or government Immigration Service Officer in calling local law enforcement or first responders when necessary.
• Manage and complete administrative paperwork, including tracking processing times, reconciling captured biometrics, maintaining a visitor control log, and signing off on facility checks.

• United States citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing English.
• Ability to stand upright on one’s feet for the scheduled shift duration, excluding meals and breaks.
• Ability to hold and grasp applicant’s hands to obtain quality fingerprints.
• Ability to work in a high‑paced environment with the public.
• Basic computer typing and skills.
• Successful completion of biometric training and certification within sixty days.

• Ability to speak a foreign language.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and breastfeeding), age, ancestry, military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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