The Fingerprint Technician Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Police plays an important part in supporting accurate identification and public safety. This role gives you the chance to learn specialized skills through hands-on training and real world experience. You will help keep vital records organized and assist with identifying individuals through fingerprint review. Apply today and begin a meaningful path in forensic services!

This position supports fingerprint and palm print identification through structured training, guided practice, and direct system interaction. The work involves learning established procedures, assisting with comparisons, and maintaining accurate records. As a Fingerprint Technician Trainee, you will perform the following duties:

• Training Participation: Attend formal sessions and workshops to develop fingerprint identification skills
• Print Processing: Assist with reviewing and processing fingerprints and palm prints submitted by agencies
• Image Comparison: Support side-by-side comparisons of original prints to possible system matches
• Quality Review: Check print clarity and prepare prints that meet standards for system entry
• Record Integrity: Help perform corrective actions in the system to ensure accurate print records
• File Maintenance: Organize and maintain electronic and hardcopy fingerprint files

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours will include rotating shifts in a 24/7 operation, including weekends and holidays.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting salary of $43,397.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.