Fingerprint Technician Trainee

* CANDIDATE MUST BE IN THE FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN TRAINEE TITLE WITH A NEW YORK CITY AGENCY OR TAKEN AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST EXAM #5071*

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

• Taking fingerprints of persons arrested or convicted of criminal offenses, City employees, candidates for employment or promotion, and persons applying for licensure
• Classifying fingerprints in accordance with established methods and procedures
• Searching fingerprint files for the purpose of comparing fingerprints with any prior impressions on records to disclose criminal records or cases of substitution or impersonation
• Inputting and/or accessing information from computer database systems
• Assisting other law enforcement personnel in obtaining information regarding criminal histories, arrest reports and other related information
• Maintaining fingerprinting files and records of pertinent identification data
• Making regular reports on fingerprints taken on police records of persons fingerprinted and on cases of substitution or impersonation

375 Pearl St. 16th Floor Suite 3, New York, NY 10038

0700x1500; 1500x2300; 2300x0700

Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Word and the ability to adapt and work in a fast pace environment.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre‑tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Required to completed Science of Fingerprint course.

In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN TRAINEE - 71105

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or pregnancy.