Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleIdentification Examiner 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade11

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46306 to $56743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either 1. An associate’s degree or higher in any field
Or 3. 30 semester credit hours AND one year of qualifying work experience
Or 4. two years qualifying work experience
Qualifying Experience: for the purposes of this examination, work experience includes experience in one or more of the following related areas: customer service, financial services, healthcare, administrative, local government, criminal justice or public safety or any position that requires detail-oriented work within state regulations and procedures. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

COMPETITIVE 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

A permanent appointment may be possible, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, if there are three or fewer interested candidates who meet the following qualifications: Current DCJS employee and one year of permanent competitive service in the title Identification Examiner 1.

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
• 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 electronic mailboxes
• 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
• 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 DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Contact Information

Name Rachel Spring

Telephone 518-457-3875

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 # 173488 on your cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2024 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.