CRIMINAL IDENT TECHNICIAN

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.

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.

Salary Range: $49,642-$80,727

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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

Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.