FINGERPRINT TECHNICIAN TRAINEE

Position Overview

As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee on an indeterminate shift for the Division of Justice Services; receives formal classroom training consisting of lectures, visual aids and reading of assigned references relative to recognition and explanation of basic fingerprint patterns; classification and identification of fingerprint patterns. Under progressively increased autonomy, performs visual check for quality purposes to verify all required data is present and fingerprint images are ABIS acceptable; sets core and axis, file and retrieve fingerprint cards within the master fingerprint file; contacts live scan agencies via the telephone for problems or re-submission of fingerprint images; utilizes the CHRI computer terminal to confirm correct completion of fingerprint card submissions based on the event status; utilize the CHRI computer to confirm accuracy of transcripts based on previous identifications; performs processing of fingerprint card submissions submitted via live scan equipment or manual submission to the Bureau of Identification; visual check for quality purposes, to verify all data is present and fingerprint images are AFIS acceptable.

About the Agency

​​The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity, Service, and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.

Essential Functions

• Under immediate supervision, for a period of six to twelve months, participates in an agency sponsored training program.
• Receives work assignments of increasing complexity and difficulty to develop knowledge, understanding and technical skills necessary to function as a proficient Fingerprint Technician.
• Utilizes personal computer for access to email, fax server and Internet for required bureau business.
• Utilizes a selection menu via a PC monitor.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of high school.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers two (2) years proficiency following oral and written instruction.
• Prefers one (1) year work experience in a technical oriented position.
• Prefers two (2) years computer and keyboard experience.
• Prefers one (1) year experience utilizing database software. 

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check, drug test and fingerprinting.
• Requires the ability to complete 6-12 months training and pass exam at end of training period in order to promote into the Fingerprint Technician title.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions. 

Benefits Package

The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.