Forensic Technician

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Hiring Agency :

State Patrol - Agency 64

Location : Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate : 19.643

Job Posting :

JR2025-00013015 Forensic Technician (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed) :

02-13-2025

Job Description :

This position is assigned responsibilities for the tasks related to the management of the tenprint and palm print repository of the Nebraska Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). These responsibilities involve various complex technical functions related to the forensic analysis

of fingerprint and palm print impressions through the electronic and manual processing of submissions to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the database for the State of Nebraska, and indirectly, the Federal Bureau of Investigation. This position performs difficult, non-routine fingerprint and palm print image examination, interpretation, classification, analysis and identification and applies the laws, rules, and standards governing this process. This position also captures fingerprints and palm prints for the public, performs comparisons, and analyzes and verifies fingerprint and palm print images submitted for background checks and questioned identities, and provides instruction to the public and partnering agencies on the proper method of taking legible tenprint and palmprint impressions and completion of various fingerprint cards.

• Interpret, analyze, identify, classify, and verify fingerprint images through scientific methodology.
• Scan, descriptor, and enter criminal and non-criminal fingerprint and palm print cards into Nebraska's AFIS.
• Process and correct fingerprint and palm print images for quality by resolving all image errors, low minutiae, missing images, non-sequential image errors, and poor quality resolution prior to FBI submission.
• Confirm and verify image identification or non-identification against an AFIS generated list of potential fingerprint matches, closely conducting a complex comparison of each image.
• Conducts statewide training to criminal and non-criminal agencies on the proper techniques of obtaining quality fingerprints and palm prints, and completion of various fingerprint cards. May assist in the training of others in the performance of similar work.
• Respond to fingerprint image requests from law enforcement agencies for investigative reasons and court case documentation; create and disseminate certified copy of fingerprint image documentation upon request.
• Provides technical assistance and fingerprint and palm print image quality feedback to agencies using computerized fingerprint input devices and LiveScan machines.
• On a limited basis, fingerprint the public for civil application purposes (foster care, teaching license, etc.) and individuals registering for Sex Offender Registration purposes. Contact with individuals registering for Sex Offender Registration purposes will also require DNA collection via buccal swab. Method of fingerprinting includes both traditional ink method and LiveScan machine.
• Attends symposiums, workshops, trainings, in-service training programs, and staff meetings to learn new concepts and further knowledge in the field.

Requirements / Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications : Post high school coursework, training, or experience in evidence preservation / collection / processing procedures and in basic automated database / spreadsheet software applications. OR Two years' experience in maintaining records related to stores keeping, materials handling, supplies delivery / inventory including experience in basic database / spreadsheet software applications. OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, natural / health / laboratory applied sciences, paralegal studies, or related disciplines.

Other : Regular and reliable attendance is expected. If selected for this position, you must meet the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services employment eligibility requirements by completing an EEV (I-9) Form. The agency does not sponsor H1-B Visa's. Must successfully complete an extensive background screening prior to being employed which includes completion of a Personal History Questionnaire. Applicants will be screened for a record of criminal activity and criminal history using a fingerprint-based check, and before unconditional employment is offered. Applicants must be free of felony convictions, and cannot maintain continuous association or dealings with persons, groups, or organizations that they know, or should know, are persons or groups or organizations under criminal investigation or indictment or who have a reputation for present, ongoing involvement in felonious or criminal behavior. Selection process will include an interview followed by a short written exam.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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Salary : $19,643