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Fingerprint Identification Supervisor

  • 544433
  • PHOENIX
  • DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Oct 25 2026 - 23:55 MST

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona.
Visit our website at www.azdps.gov

Fingerprint Identification

 

Salary:  $59,094.46 - $77,821.33

To apply, you must go to the DPS website. Click here and follow the instructions to submit your on-line application.

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals for the Fingerprint Identification Supervisor role. The successful candidate will plan, organize, review and coordinate the activities of employees involved in fingerprint classification, comparison, and identification, either manually or via the Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS), and in taking fingerprint impressions and validating AZAFIS transactions initiated by all other AZAFIS sites throughout Arizona. Performs related duties as assigned. This is a competitive classification. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to fill current and future vacancies over the life of the list. 

Minimum Qualifications:
Requires graduation from an FBI Fingerprint Classification School OR course work in the area of fingerprint identification, criminalistics and evidence technology and two (2) years experience in fingerprint identification work, one (1) year of which must be in automated fingerprint identification system operations. An Associate Degree in criminal justice or Associate of Applied Science Degree in administration of criminal justice/evidence technology or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Shift work may be required.
Must obtain Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) and AZAFIS Certification within six months of hire, and maintain both certifications throughout the course of this assignment with the Department.
 
Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months.
 
Must successfully complete the examination process.
Pre-Employment Requirements:

Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees in cooperation with the State of Arizona.
• Accrued vacation pay and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Top-ranked retirement plans
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans
• Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs
• Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 223-2290. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress.  Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.  
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements