Fingerprint Technician Trainee Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5018267) Apply  Fingerprint Technician Trainee Salary $43,397.00 - $64,762.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-30335-72018 Department Pennsylvania State Police Division SP Fngprnt ID Unit Opening Date 08/07/2025 Closing Date 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 72018 Position Number 00012660 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit A1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00209422 Bureau / Division Bureau of Records and Identification, Fingerprint Identification Unit Worksite Address 1800 Elmerton Avenue City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17110 Contact Name PSP Human Resource Civilian Placement Contact Email RA-SPSPCIVILPLCMT@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Launch into a new career by developing new skills and expertise! The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a hardworking and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the Fingerprint Identification Unit within the Bureau of Records and Identification. As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will learn about the processes involved in identification and non-identification of individuals through automated and manual fingerprint and palm print examination, comparison, and verification. If you are ready to begin an exciting opportunity that allows you to grow, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will participate in formal training sessions, seminars, workshops, and on-the-job work experiences to become familiarized with fingerprint identification skills. Your work will involve assisting in the following tasks: processing fingerprints and palm prints of individuals submitted by a law enforcement or governmental agency, as well as performing side-by-side image comparisons of the source prints to possible matches generated by the MBIS. You will also assist in performing print card control by assessing print quality and processing prints that meet standards for input to the MBIS. As your learning progresses while in this role, you will begin to work with greater independence. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00012660) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment 40 hours per week + The Pennsylvania State Police operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. You will work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch. + Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. + Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ 43,397.00 (before taxes). + You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: + One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job. + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). + If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. + Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. + Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: + Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): + 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much full-time moderately complex clerical experience do you posses? + 1 year or more + 6 months but less than 1 year + Less than 6 months + None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 03 How many semester credits of college coursework or post-high school training have you completed, in any field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link. For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted. + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None 04 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 05 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SCANNING AND ASSESSING IMAGE QUALITY Assess fingerprint quality, identify print classification patterns, and scan the images by following established standards and procedures and directions provided by the supervisor. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience scanning fingerprints, assessing the fingerprint quality, and saving the files in adherence with standards and procedures. + B. I have experience scanning documents or images, assessing the scanned file quality, and saving the files in adherence with standards and procedures. + C. I have experience scanning documents or images and assessing the scanned file quality. Someone else saved the files in adherence with standards and procedures. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to document imaging or fingerprint analysis or identification. + E. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior. 06 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience scanning, assessing quality, and saving files, including what type. + Your level of responsibility. 07 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 08 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - COMPARE FINGERPRINT IMAGES Compare fine variations of fingerprint images to possible fingerprint matches generated by Multimodal Biometric Identification System (MBIS) by following established standards, procedures, and direction provided by the supervisor. Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience comparing fingerprint images to possible fingerprint matches while adhering to established standards and procedures. + B. I have experience comparing data/information or images to confirm or establish a match of records or identity. + C. I have experience comparing data/information to ensure accuracy. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to quality control. + E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior. 09 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience assessing, identifying, or comparing and the subject matter. + Your level of responsibility. 10 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 11 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - RETRIEVE FILES Maintain and retrieve electronic and hardcopy print files and records, perform corrective actions to ensure the accuracy of the records, and enter arrest data utilizing Multimodal Biometric Identification System (MBIS), formerly known as Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Levels of Performance Select the “Level of Performance” which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience maintaining and retrieving electronic files. This includes entering data into MBIS or AFIS. + B. I have experience maintaining and retrieving electronic files. This includes entering data into databases or spreadsheets. + C. I have experience entering data into databases or spreadsheets. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to database management. + E. I have NO experience, coursework, or training related to this work behavior. 12 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. + Your experience maintaining retrieving files. + They type(s) of databases or software in which you entered data. + Your level of responsibility. 13 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University/Training Source + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov