Fingerprint Specialist II at State of Maryland

IntroductionIf you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.GRADE ASTD9 LOCATION OF POSITION6776 Reisterstown RoadBaltimore MD 21215POSITION DUTIES The employee is responsible for taking fingerprint impressions entering fingerprint customer demographic data into the computer and answering questions for fingerprint customers at CJIS Storefront. The employee may also be responsible for the independent operation of fingerprinting duties located at a MD CJIS MVA office on a short-term (temporary substitute) basis when needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.Experience: One year of experience examining classifying and identifying fingerprints. Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in fingerprint identification classification or fingerprint identification specialty codes in the fingerprint identification field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS1. Experience operating an electronic live scan unit to take fingerprints for licensing and/or employment.2. Experience using the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) central repository or the Maryland Automated Fingerprint Identification System (MAFIS). LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1. Candidates for this classification are subject to a criminal records check before a permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction record may be grounds for rejection of the applicant by the hiring agency.2. Employees in this classification are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and therefore must provide a telephone number where they can be reached. SELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.BENEFITSAs an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSPersonal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per yearSick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearParental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a childHolidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per yearPension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pensionFURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or .We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Sales Experience,Crane,Customer Service,Communication skills,Heavy Equipment Operation,Microsoft Word,Case Management,OSHA,Team Management,Catheterization,Microsoft Outlook Calendar,EHS Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 42893 - 65893