FINGERPRINT ANALYST TRAINEE 5708

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves the classification and comparison of recorded ten print sets and latents to determine positive identification. The employee works under the direct supervision of an administrative superior in the Suffolk County Police Department, learning techniques and procedures on the job. The employee receives permanent appointment as a Fingerprint Analyst upon satisfactory completion of one (1) year of continuous service as a permanent competitive Fingerprint Analyst Trainee. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Compares new ten prints with those on file;

Purges prints from the fingerprint computer file;

Registers prints inputted by Fingerprint Analysts into the database;

Performs some clerical duties in the Identification Section;

Assists Fingerprint Analysts in operation of the fingerprint computer.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Some knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in fingerprint classification, comparison and positive identification; some knowledge of the fingerprint computer system; some knowledge of the fingerprint data base and the information stored therein; ability to make detailed observations and record them accurately; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of clerical experience involving record maintenance and database access.

NOTE: Additional education beyond high school from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.

R 11/04/2021

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive