NY HELPYes

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleIdentification Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Duties Description The Identification Specialist 2 will be assigned to the Certified Request Unit (CRU) within the State Identification Bureau. Duties of the Identification Specialist 2 will include, but will not be limited to:

• Working with outside law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, NYSP, NYCPD, Sheriff’ Departments, local law enforcement, and District Attorney’s offices, Courts (subpoenas)
• Supervising assigned clerical and technical staff and evaluating work performance.
• Define priorities needed to meet the CRU goals; monitor staff productivity and quality requirements and follow up with staff on performance issues as needed.
• Participate in the interview and selection process for hiring new staff.
• Requesting criminal histories and fingerprint cards via eJusticeNY Integrated Justice Portal.
• Comparing fingerprint images.
• Updating Excel Charts and preparing reports as required by management.
• Responding to correspondence by email, mail, and phone.
• Monitoring the electronic mailbox for request of certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards and fingerprint comparisons.
• Use of scanners and copiers.
• Coordinate the operation of unit including analyzing problems and proposing solutions; meeting with other DCJS staff; and performing liaison duties with other agencies.
• Analyze data, as relates to identification work and to the supervisory function of the title
• Mailing certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards, and fingerprint comparisons.
• Preparing response letters for requests of certified criminal histories, certified fingerprint cards, and fingerprint comparisons.
• Preparing response letters for Subpoena requests.
• Using authorized biometric software to read, interpret and update the State and federal criminal history records which are maintained by DCJS.
• Careful review of documents prior to dissemination.
• Providing court testimony when subpoenaed.
• Travel of approximately 10% will be required.
• Excellent phone and email communication skills; knowledge of Excel, Adobe, Word, and Outlook; and strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Identifying and resolving questions or concerns from staff and requesting agencies.
• Implementing operational policies and procedures associated with SIB.
• Training & Cross-training staff on new procedures or changes to policy.
• Monitoring and controlling employee workload and reassigning staff as necessary to maintain workflow.
• Perform weekly audits of criminal history requests for Certified Request Staff for both ORI’s used by unit.
• Oversee and complete special projects as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

An associates degree substitutes for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree substitutes for four years of specialized experience.

J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Qualifying Experience: six years of experience* handling, processing, reviewing, and/or analyzing criminal justice or similarly sensitive records. Employees must have Ten Print Examiner certification and/or successful completion of the DCJS Latent Proficiency Test within the past year or must gain such certification within the probationary period as a condition of continued employment.

NY HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Permanent:


Permanent service in this title and eligible for reassignment, or one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-16 or higher and otherwise eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law, or reachable on the current promotion eligible list for this title. Those who are eligible for shift bid will be considered.

In order to be appointed to an Identification Specialist 2 position in SIB, you must have passed the Ten Print Examiner proficiency within the past year and/or have current Latent Print Examiner certification. Proficiency and/or certification will be verified prior to interview.

Provisional: Qualified employee of New York State and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as an Identification Specialist 1 or Identification Specialist 1 (Records).

52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP): A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer current DCJS employees meeting the above provisional qualifications that are interested in this position.

Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Rachel Spring

Telephone 518-485-7963

Fax 518 457-4000

Email Address DCJSjobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E Smith Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email/address above. Please reference posting # 205213 on your cover letter.

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