Part Time Identification Technician - Police Department

Immediate need

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm

No night or weekends

Free onsite fitness facility

Great work environment

On the job training

$16-$18/hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of routine duties directly related to capturing fingerprints and images as part of the identification process relating to clearance checks as required by federal and state mandates.  In addition, the Identification Technician must serve as a public relations liaison for the department with the general public.  The Identification Technician works under the general direction and supervision of the Chief of Police.  Work involves some initiative and independent judgment and is periodically reviewed at completion.

Work is performed during regularly scheduled hours and may involve additional hours as needed.

The position is exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs electronic fingerprinting functions according to the commercial, state, or federal customer’s program requirements. 

• Successfully complete required biometric and data capture processes and paperwork on each customer. 

• Obtain successful customer fingerprint images and capture biometric information to meet or exceed program. 

• Verify customer identity and scan required documents into database system. 

• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot issues with fingerprinting and retail equipment, including computer hardware and software. 

• Provide superior customer service to customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

   Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. 

• General knowledge of filing systems. 

• Ability to carry out moderate tasks with accuracy critical to the success of the task. 

• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations. 

• Skill in the operation of the tools and equipment listed below. 

• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing in the English language. 

• Ability to plan, organize and complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion. 

• Ability to analyze and prepare reports, if requested. 

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with Township employees, elected officials, other agencies, and the public. 

• Ability to handle all matters pertaining to the Police Department with the utmost confidentiality.

   Education and experience

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with one year of training at a business school, and three years of work experience in a related area.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Personal computer, including specialized equipment, camera, telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

• Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. 

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Updated March 2023