Initial Posting Date:

05/22/2024

Application Deadline:

08/14/2024

Agency:

Oregon State Department of Police

Salary Range:

$3,476.00 - $4,752.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Fingerprint Technician, Underfill Option of Office Specialist 2

Job Description:

***If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by END OF DAY on 06/05/2024. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. ***

This recruitment will remain open until 08/14/2024, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 06/05/2024. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for multiple Full-Time, Permanent Fingerprint Technicians, with Underfill Options of Office Specialist 2.

We currently have the following shifts available:

Swing Shift 3:30p-12:00a. 5 days/week with 2 consecutive days off.

Graveyard Shift 12:00a-8:30a. 5 days/week with 2 consecutive days off.

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-157413.

What will you do?

You will analyze fingerprint cards received from various agencies throughout the state to establish positive identification for background check purposes, establishing new State ID numbers (SID) and adding subsequent arrest segments by utilizing the Automated Biometric Identification System and master card file. You will prepare and disseminate accurate criminal history information to authorized requesting agencies in support of regulatory fingerprint background check processes and our criminal justice agency partners. You will also compare fingerprint cards received from various agencies throughout the state to establish positive identification.

You must be able to provide credible sworn testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding arising from the performance of duties.

To learn more about the various Divisions, Programs, Sections or Units within Oregon State Police, click here.

What’s in it for you?

• Work/life balance.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays and up to 24 hours of personal business leave a year.

• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance as well as additional optional benefits.

• Retirement programs through the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and optional deferred compensation programs through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan.

• Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carries your seniority and benefits with you.

• Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.

• Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.

• Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and affording all persons an opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their knowledge, skills, and abilities. At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve the State of Oregon with a diverse workforce dedicated to the protection of people, property and natural resources. Our values are Honor, Loyalty, Dedication, Compassion and Integrity.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

Minimum Qualifications for Fingerprint Technician ($3,476.00 - $4,752.00) (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):

One year of experience in fingerprint pattern determination/ridge encoding using an Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

OR

Completion of a 40-hour Federal Bureau of Investigations Basic Fingerprint Identification course or its equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications for Office Specialist 2 (Underfill Option $3,277.00 - $4,443.00) (these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration):

Two years of general clerical experience that includes keyboarding, word processing, or other experience generating documents;

OR

An associate degree in any field;

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: If you are selected to move forward in the selection process, you must provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree.

Preferred Skills (these must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration):

• Ability to communicate with agency staff, personnel in other agencies, the public, and with equipment service technicians in a professional manner.

• Proficient in processing documents and ensuring accuracy.

• Proven ability to work independently without close supervision.

• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to use policy or procedure manuals, handbooks, or other types of reference materials and apply the information to specific situations.

Special Qualifications:

• LEDS certified, or able to obtain certification upon hire.

Detailed Instructions on the Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview- 10 questions based on preferred skills.

Reference Check: the hiring manager will review available documents, including but not limited to, the candidate’s working file, personnel file, HR department records, and Office of Professional Standards records, to determine if there exists any information which would adversely affect the candidate’s ability to adequately perform the duties of the position as it relates to the preferred skills.

The hiring manager will solicit relevant job-related, workplace feedback from a list of references furnished by the candidate, along with references from each current or previous place of employment, to determine if the candidate possesses the minimum qualifications and preferred skills for the job.

How to Apply:

• You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position.

• In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills for this position.

• Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application.

• Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

• Documents submitted in formats other than MS Word or PDF will not be reviewed and will result in disqualification of your application.

• Please only attach documents that are requested in this posting. Any additional documents that are submitted at this stage, will not be reviewed.

Additional Information & Benefits:

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

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Eligible Veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming Veterans’ preference, please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

OSP does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Helpful Links & Resources:

Learn more about OSP here. View our recruitment video here.

View our competitive benefits package.

Background screening information can be found here.

OSP does not offer Visa Sponsorship. To view information regarding work authorization and acceptable documents for verification, click here.

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