#Fingerprint technician update#
#Fingerprint technician manual#

#Fingerprint technician update#

This class specification, formerly Fingerprint Technician A, was redefined as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program, effective May 1990. Level and Type of Experience: Some experience in the classification of fingerprints.Īn equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. Knowledge: Working knowledge of fingerprint classification and search methodologies, using the Modified Henry System and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System.Ībilities: Ability to work independently, to pay close attention to detail in technical and concise work to follow written and oral instructions and procedures and to use automated systems.Įducation or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Personal Contacts: This class has frequent internal contacts with data processing personnel to resolve AFIS hardware or software problems law enforcement agencies and the Department of Corrections relative to the classification and identification of fingerprints. All of these errors lower the credibility of the agency. Errors adversely impact criminal investigations and prosecution and may result in the inability to identify suspects, disaster victims, or deceased persons. Impact of Actions: Impact of actions is moderate. Scope: Work affects the community at large through the support of law enforcement functions and identification of disaster victims or deceased persons. Supervision Received: General supervision is received from a Fingerprint Technician Supervisor. Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor. Fingerprint Technician new Commonwealth of PA 3.

#Fingerprint technician manual#

Positions also determine the acceptability of submitted fingerprints and perform technical searches in manual files. Fingerprint Technician Baltimore County, MD 3.7 Towson, MD 21204 43,347 - 54,683 a year Rotating shift Under general supervision, examines, classifies, and identifies fingerprints and maintains fingerprint records.

Positions typically classify fingerprints using the Modified Henry System and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) enter fingerprint pattern information into AFIS, set the core and axis on each print conduct verification of ten print inquiries by searching AFIS, examining and comparing prints, and determining match/non-match. This class is distinguished from the Fingerprint Technician Senior by the latter's responsibility for verifying the identifications of other technicians, for providing technical assistance to Technicians, and for testifying in judicial proceedings.Ĭomplexity of Work: Positions in this class perform a full range of technical functions in the examination of fingerprints. Positions in this class identify and classify fingerprints for the Department of State Police. This is the first class in the Fingerprint Technician series.