Recruitment Number 24-0580

This vacancy is with the Department of the Attorney General and is located in Downtown.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 50 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Level I - $3,354 to $4,240 per month (SR-10, Step C to I)

Level II - $3,621 to 4,582 per month (SR-12, Step C to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

The Criminal Identification Technician positions involve the classification and comparison of fingerprints for criminal identification purposes using an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).

These positions work in the State's Criminal Identification Section of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, which is responsible for managing and coordinating a statewide criminal fingerprint identification system of arrested offenders, and other data/records received from contributing law enforcement, custodial and judicial agencies in the State.

The Criminal Identification Technician I operates a computer workstation to input data and verify fingerprints in AFIS; receives on-the-job training in fingerprint pattern identification and fingerprint comparison methods and practices; performs data entry into the Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) Hawaii system; assist a higher level technician in consolidating, filing and retrieving criminal history records/arrest charge documents and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Criminal Identification Technician II receives on-the-job training in fingerprint classification, searching and filing methods; enter/verifies arrest record data and fingerprints in AFIS; independently performs tenprint fingerprint comparisons which are subject to review by a higher level technician for accuracy; and perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL levels for which they are qualified.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Clerical Experience: TWO (2) YEARS for both Levels I and II of progressively responsible work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks which demonstrated familiarity with common office procedures and equipment; knowledge of English grammar and spelling; the ability to read and understand detailed manuals, instructions and other similar material; carry out procedures in clerical work systems, compare words and numbers quickly and accurately, perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); and input alphanumeric data quickly and accurately.

Fingerprint Classification Experience: None (0) for Level I and, for Level II, one (1) year of progressively responsible work experience which included identifying fingerprint patterns and references; comparing fingerprints; classifying, searching and filing fingerprints; and criminal history record keeping.

Substitutions Allowed:
Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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