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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/25/22

Applications Due12/31/22

Vacancy ID117407

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleIdentification Examiner 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $43648 to $53490 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Positions will be filled on all shifts noted: •Days: Monday – Friday 8am-4pm •Evenings: Monday – Friday 4pm-12am •Nights: Monday – Friday 12am-8am •Weekend Days: Friday – Sunday 7:30am-8pm •Weekend Nights: Friday – Sunday 7:30pm-8am

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-9 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title. A list of titles eligible for 70.1 transfer may be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/businesssuite/title-transfer-matrix.cfm

Those who are eligible for shift bid will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent phone and email communication skills; knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Word, and Outlook; and strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Duties Description Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• All tasks of fingerprint processing
o Comparing fingerprint images
o Processing fingerprint transactions
o Quality Control
o Verification/Validation
o Audit Queue
o Comparing name search candidates in the Demographic Data Search (DDS)
o Resolving transactions in the Fatal Queue to complete processing
o DNA Fingerprint Processing
• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS
• Resolving transactions requiring special handling including issues such as:
o Poor quality
o Handling FBI discrepancies
o Missing Arrest
o Mixed IDs
o Rejected Transactions
o Scan Card Messages
o Resolving issues on the Ident to Base/NCIC reports
o Arrest Information Updates
• Prepping and card scan entry mailed-in ink & roll fingerprint cards
• NYSID re-inserts and RDL (Rockefeller Drug Law) inserts for the FBI
• Correspondence by email, mail, and phone
• Working with outside law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, NYSP, NYCPD, Sheriff’s Departments, local law enforcement, and District Attorney’s offices and civil contributors
• Monitoring the electronic mailbox for request of certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards and fingerprint comparisons
• Mailing certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards, and fingerprint comparisons
• Preparing letters for requests of certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards, fingerprint comparisons and subpoena requests
• Careful review of documents prior to dissemination
• Use of scanners and copiers
• Handle customer tickets reporting problems.
• Review, compare and complete daily and monthly reports to ensure complete and accurate processing of transactions
• Civil Validation
• The incumbent will work as a part of a team to ensure processing is on schedule and meets all standards.
• Successful completion of the SABIS proficiency tests for pattern classification and image verification on a yearly basis

Additional Comments 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 CSEA.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jackie Kalney

Telephone 518-485-7963

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 117407 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2022 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.

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