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Identification Technician Trainee

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Identification Technician Trainee

Salary

$31,980.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2025233851137

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

11/14/2025

Closing Date

11/19/2025 7:00 AM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1410-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 1023 Police

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Description

Under immediate supervision, learns and gains competence and experience in performing fingerprint identification work; processes and classifies fingerprints; searches, verifies and files fingerprint records.

Examples of Duties

+ Classifies fingerprints of police prisoners, applicants for licenses, and others.

+ Searches files to identify and verify information on specific individuals.

+ Files fingerprints by specific identification classifications.

+ Prepares and maintains arrest records, indices and other identification information.

+ Initiates and processes background checks for the Police Department new hires and any department requiring police clearances.

+ Processes fingerprints.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

+ High School graduation or G.E.D. equivalent.

Qualifications (preferred):

+ One (1) year of experience in performing clerical duties.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

This is a training class for promotion to Identification Technician. Employment in this class is limited to one year. Trainees are expected to qualify for promotion to the class of Identification Technician within this period. Trainees who do not qualify for the Technician class in the one-year period will either be transferred to some other appropriate class or separated from City employment.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Candidates must be flexible, will be assigned to day, afternoon or midnight shift. This is an on-site position.

The Detroit Police Department's pre-employment background screening process includes a review of your social media account(s).To continue with the application process, you must provide all names and/or social media handles associated with your social media account(s); including but not limited to any of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc.

Supplemental Information

MAX. MIN.

Written Exam: 70% 45.5%

Evaluation of T.E.P. : 30% 19.5%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

+ Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D?

+ Yes

+ No

02

The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation, which means we have shifts scheduled 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Do you have the availability and flexibility to be assigned to any shift i.e. days, afternoons or midnights?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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