AFIS Operator -AG

About Us:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, known as BCI, houses the state's official crime lab and identification services serving all of Ohio, as well as the criminal justice community. BCI also provides expert criminal investigative services to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies upon request. With offices throughout the state, BCI stands ready to respond 24/7 to law enforcement agencies' needs.

Staff at BCI work every day to provide the highest level of service. This includes special agents who are on call 24/7 to offer investigative assistance to law enforcement, knowledgeable scientists and forensic specialists using cutting-edge technology to process evidence to bring criminals to justice, and criminal intelligence analysts and identification specialists who help local law enforcement solve cases. Experienced special agents, forensic scientists, and other law enforcement experts' staff BCI's three main divisions: 1) Identifications 2) Investigations and 3) Laboratory.

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking an AFIS Operator in the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), Criminal Section.  These positions will report to the BCI Headquarters daily, London, OH.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Processes either civilian or criminal information using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (CAFIS).
• Enters information into AFIS using multiple input devices (i.e., keyboard, bar code reader/printer, scanner).
• Opens mail and prepares civilian or criminal fingerprint cards for scanning, scans fingerprint, enters demographic information from fingerprint cards and files the cards accordingly.
• Enters demographic information from applicant fingerprint cards and enters demographic information for updated background checks.
• Generates and prepares various documents and applicant letters for mailing.
• Retrieves data from Computerized Criminal History (CCH) and Interstate Identification Index (III).
• Trains other AFIS operators on the various Identification systems and processes.
• Contacts/provides information to the Quality Assurance unit with information regarding data submitted from agencies that needs correction or agencies that need training.

If in the Civilian Unit:

• Submits Webcheck (electronic background check) transactions for walk in applicants.
• Answers phone calls from the public regarding applicant background checks.
• Responds to questions from walk-in constituents.

If in the Criminal Unit:

• Researches and verifies accuracy of demographic and arrest record information.
• Researches disputes, pulls files, and verifies applicant and/or arrest or disposition information.
• Answers and makes phone inquiries regarding arrest information and court dispositions.

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in writing & speaking common English vocabulary; 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in use of AFIS or CCH equipment or equivalent; typing skill of 45 words per minute.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Job Skills: Attention to detail, customer focus, collaboration, responsiveness, results oriented