Fingerprint Technician Trainee

THE POSITION

The Fingerprint Technician Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Police plays an important part in supporting accurate identification and public safety. This role gives you the chance to learn specialized skills through hands-on training and real world experience. You will help keep vital records organized and assist with identifying individuals through fingerprint review. Apply today and begin a meaningful path in forensic services!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports fingerprint and palm print identification through structured training, guided practice, and direct system interaction. The work involves learning established procedures, assisting with comparisons, and maintaining accurate records. As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend formal sessions and workshops to develop fingerprint identification skills
• Print Processing: Assist with reviewing and processing fingerprints and palm prints submitted by agencies
• Image Comparison: Support side-by-side comparisons of original prints to possible system matches
• Quality Review: Check print clarity and prepare prints that meet standards for system entry
• Record Integrity: Help perform corrective actions in the system to ensure accurate print records
• File Maintenance: Organize and maintain electronic and hardcopy fingerprint files

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours will include rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting 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

• One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• 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. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.