CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 5700

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs elementary fingerprint and photographic work while undergoing supervised in-service training. The employee participates in fingerprinting and photographing inmates at Suffolk County Correctional Facilities. Work is performed under direct supervision of higher-level technician learning techniques and procedures on the job. After satisfactory completion of one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent Criminal Identification Technician Trainee, the incumbent achieves permanent competitive status as a Criminal Identification Technician without further examination. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in photographing and fingerprinting prisoners;

Assists in photographing and fingerprinting applicants for municipal employment;

Assists in fingerprinting civilian applicants for state and federal licensing;

Assists in preparing and forwarding necessary fingerprint cards to the required agencies;

Assists in performing preventive maintenance on all equipment;

Assists in photographing and archiving prints of crime and accident scenes for investigations and court evidence;

Assists in maintaining files on fingerprints and photographs, requisitioning supplies and maintaining inventory.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles used in the taking of still and motion pictures; knowledge of computer software programs to prepare and edit images; knowledge of modern principles and methods used in fingerprint classification; skill in the operation of various types of cameras and lenses, both still and motion picture; skill in the technique of taking fingerprints; skill in the care and preventive maintenance of photographic equipment; ability to prepare written reports detailing duties performed and assignments completed; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Completion of one (1) photography course from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, or vocational school recognized by the New York State Department of Education; or

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and one (1) year of paid experience in taking fingerprints and/or photography.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title employees may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R 12/2/16

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive