Fingerprint Unit Specialist

The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.Under the direction of the Director of the Fingerprint Unit, the candidate will assist in fingerprinting applicants who will be working in New York City Community Day Care Centers, Homeless Shelters and with other City volunteer programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: scheduling appointments, screening applicants, fingerprinting applicants, maintaining computerized databases, producing daily reports, and performing related administrative duties. Candidate will also be responsible for reviewing, researching, analyzing, and relaying criminal history information through fact finding reports. The ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or 2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” or “2” above.

Preferred Skills

1. Previous experience performing legal research, preparing legal reports, and dealing with legal entities.2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.3. Excellent interpersonal skills.4. Proficient use of Microsoft software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).5. Self-motivated and organized. 6. Bilingual.

To Apply

All current City Employees may apply by going to Employee Self Service (ESS) http://cityshare/ess then click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for the specific Job ID# 317385.All other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/career/search and search for the specific Job ID# 317385.Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of non-discrimination. We are committed to recruiting a diverse andinclusive talent pool.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.