CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN 5701

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for fingerprinting and photographing inmates at Suffolk County Correctional Facilities. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative or technical supervisor. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Photographs and fingerprints prisoners;

Photographs and fingerprints applicants for municipal employment;

Fingerprints civilian applicants for state and federal licensing;

Prepares and forwards necessary fingerprint cards to the required agencies;

Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment;

Maintains files on fingerprints and photographs;

Photographs and archives prints of crime and accident scenes for investigations and court evidence;

Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles used in the taking of still and motion pictures; good knowledge of a wide range of photographic and video equipment; 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) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate’s degree in photography; or

b) Completion of a certificate program in photography from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, or from a vocational school recognized by the New York State Department of Education, and one (1) year of paid experience in taking, printing, and enlarging still and/or motion pictures; or

c) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and two (2) years of paid experience in taking, printing, and enlarging still and/or motion pictures; or

d) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c).

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