Job ID: 60049
3M is seeking Two Part-Time Automated Finger Imaging System (AFIS) Minutiae Analysts for the 3M Cogent Biometrics Business located in Latham, NY. Be part of what’s next!
Job Summary:
The two persons hired for the position of Fingerprint Examiner (Minutiae Analyst) will work part-time, under general supervision, examine processed live-scanned fingerprints and evaluate their quality for retention in the NYS OTDA AFIS; improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement of fingerprint details and system encoding; perform examinations and comparisons between newly-acquired search fingerprints and existing database fingerprints to determine positive identification; prepare reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints processed and their results; and perform related duties as assigned. The first opening will work between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30PM and the second opening will work between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM. This position is contingent upon 3M’s Identity Management / Cogent Biometrics Business maintaining / renewing 3M's contract with the assigned client.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- The timely performance of fingerprint review, identification and classification, to include detailed image analysis, constitutes an essential support service to the NYS OTDA and requires the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Examination of processed live-scanned fingerprints and evaluation of their quality for retention in the OTDA AFIS.
- Quality review of fingerprints entered into the AFIS through digital imaging techniques to improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement of fingerprint details and encoding.
- Manually compare fingerprint images with candidate fingerprints retrieved from AFIS in order to determine positive identification for every match found by automated system comparison.
- Prepare statistical and historical reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited instiution
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Pattern Assignment, Verifying, and Quality Control including; encoding minutiae points and removal of false minutiae
- Experience distinguishing between searchable and non-searchable biometric fingerprints
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminalistics, forensics, physical science, fingerprint science, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
- Completion of course certified in Basic Fingerprint and Pattern recognition.
- Automated Finger Imaging System (AFIS) certified operator
- Satisfactorily completed an FBI Fingerprint Classification and Identification Certification Course.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Word.
- Familiar with enhancement tools in Adobe Photoshop or similar photo editing software.
- Ability to organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy; to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance and handle workload under time constraints.
- Effective facilitation, communication and teaching skills.
- Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools.
- Results oriented with strong process and execution skills.
Location: Latham, NY
Travel: May include up to 10% within NY State
Relocation Benefits: are not authorized for this position
About 3M
Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what’s next at 3M! Follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Notes: ||Latham ||New York ||United States ||N/A ||
3M is seeking Two Part-Time Automated Finger Imaging System (AFIS) Minutiae Analysts for the 3M Cogent Biometrics Business located in Latham, NY. Be part of what’s next!
Job Summary:
The two persons hired for the position of Fingerprint Examiner (Minutiae Analyst) will work part-time, under general supervision, examine processed live-scanned fingerprints and evaluate their quality for retention in the NYS OTDA AFIS; improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement of fingerprint details and system encoding; perform examinations and comparisons between newly-acquired search fingerprints and existing database fingerprints to determine positive identification; prepare reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints processed and their results; and perform related duties as assigned. The first opening will work between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30PM and the second opening will work between the hours of 9:00AM and 6:00PM. This position is contingent upon 3M’s Identity Management / Cogent Biometrics Business maintaining / renewing 3M's contract with the assigned client.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- The timely performance of fingerprint review, identification and classification, to include detailed image analysis, constitutes an essential support service to the NYS OTDA and requires the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Examination of processed live-scanned fingerprints and evaluation of their quality for retention in the OTDA AFIS.
- Quality review of fingerprints entered into the AFIS through digital imaging techniques to improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement of fingerprint details and encoding.
- Manually compare fingerprint images with candidate fingerprints retrieved from AFIS in order to determine positive identification for every match found by automated system comparison.
- Prepare statistical and historical reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED or higher from an accredited instiution
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Pattern Assignment, Verifying, and Quality Control including; encoding minutiae points and removal of false minutiae
- Experience distinguishing between searchable and non-searchable biometric fingerprints
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminalistics, forensics, physical science, fingerprint science, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
- Completion of course certified in Basic Fingerprint and Pattern recognition.
- Automated Finger Imaging System (AFIS) certified operator
- Satisfactorily completed an FBI Fingerprint Classification and Identification Certification Course.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly MS Word.
- Familiar with enhancement tools in Adobe Photoshop or similar photo editing software.
- Ability to organize and review work for efficient results and accuracy; to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance and handle workload under time constraints.
- Effective facilitation, communication and teaching skills.
- Ability to understand and apply analytical and statistics tools.
- Results oriented with strong process and execution skills.
Location: Latham, NY
Travel: May include up to 10% within NY State
Relocation Benefits: are not authorized for this position
About 3M
Do you see the world differently? Are you inspired by how a simple shift can result in big change? Do you share your ideas in the hopes of coming up with something even better by working together? Then join 3M! With 88,000 people around the world in more than 70 countries and $30 billion in sales, 3M is committed to building on our rich heritage by bringing our best to the innovations we create. Be part of improving how people live and work every day. Be part of what’s next at 3M! Follow us @3MCareers and learn more at YouTube.com/3MCareers.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status)
Apply now for this exciting opportunity with 3M. 3M is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Notes: ||Latham ||New York ||United States ||N/A ||