Employment Opportunity

Fingerprint Technician Trainee

Pennsylvania State Police, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Salary: $43,397.00 - $64,762.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: Aug 20, 2025

The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a hardworking and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the Fingerprint Identification Unit within the Bureau of Records and Identification. As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will learn about the processes involved in identification and non-identification of individuals through automated and manual fingerprint and palm print examination, comparison, and verification. If you are ready to begin an exciting opportunity that allows you to grow, apply today!

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Duties

As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will participate in formal training sessions, seminars, workshops, and on-the-job work experiences to become familiarized with fingerprint identification skills. Your work will involve assisting in the following tasks: processing fingerprints and palm prints of individuals submitted by a law enforcement or governmental agency, as well as performing side-by-side image comparisons of the source prints to possible matches generated by the MBIS. You will also assist in performing print card control by assessing print quality and processing prints that meet standards for input to the MBIS. As your learning progresses while in this role, you will begin to work with greater independence.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year of moderately complex clerical experience; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must obtain and maintain an active Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Police within the probationary period and maintain the same for the duration of employment in this job.
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: Aug 10, 2025

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