Under general supervision, is responsible for serving as an AFIS specialist within the Division of Police; performs related duties as required. Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)Administers and maintains the AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) computer system;Operates, backs-up, trouble shoots problems, and performs minor repairs on criminal identification computer systems (e.g., AFIS, Mugshot system, Livescan, LEADS, Burroughs);Drafts various reports and memos;Maintains (e.g., updates, converts, purges) files and generates statistics regarding Identification Unit activities;Represents Division of Police and Identification Unit at meetings, presentations, and tours;Liaisons with computer manufacturers, supply vendors, external identification professionals, outside police jurisdictions, City law enforcement, and court agencies;Provides quality assurance of fingerprint submissions;Assures timely submissions of fingerprint and ID information to state and federal agencies;May testify in court regarding fingerprint identification. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a bachelor’s degree in information technology or other closely related field, and one (1) year of experience in fingerprint identification utilizing an AFIS computer system. Substitution(s): Additional years of experience in fingerprint identification utilizing an AFIS computer system may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Possession of LEADS/ BCI certification by the end of the probationary period. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities. Considerable knowledge of fingerprints and palm prints; considerable knowledge of computer systems, hardware, and network functions; considerable knowledge of AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) computer programs; skill to obtain, compare, and match fingerprints; ability to read and comprehend memoranda, technical reports, and textbooks; ability to copy numbers and letters accurately; ability to write detailed and comprehensive technical reports; ability to communicate verbally about fingerprints and related computer systems to others, making oneself understood; ability to file records according to an alphanumeric system.