FINGERPRINT SPECIALIST ADVANCED

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE ASTD10 LOCATION OF POSITION 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215 POSITION DUTIES

The employee is responsible for the independent operation of fingerprinting duties located at the CJIS Storefront, a CJIS MVA office or off-site at a local government office using portable live scan technology. This includes the opening & closing of the fingerprint operations each day, operation of a computerized live scan fingerprinting unit, collecting associated fees, checking the RAS and CJIS systems and related tasks. The employee may be required to train and/or assist subordinate fingerprint specialists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of experience examining, classifying and identifying fingerprints.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in fingerprint identification classification or fingerprint identification specialty codes in the fingerprint identification field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience operating an Idemia (MorphoTrust) or HID Global (Crossmatch) live scan unit in the collection of fingerprints for applicant purposes

Two years of experience utilizing the Repository Administrative System (RAS) and Transaction Controller (TC) system

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Candidates for this classification are subject to a criminal records check before a permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant by the hiring agency.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, must provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)

• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year

· Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year · Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child · Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year

• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to to hr.recruitmentuser@maryland.gov. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact

Misty Jackson

mistyd.jackson@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Information :

• Company : State of Maryland
• Position : FINGERPRINT SPECIALIST ADVANCED
• Location : Baltimore, MD   (Reisterstown Station area)
• Country : US