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Automated Fingerprint Identification System Jobs

... with systems related to criminal justice processing (including but not limited to: statistical ... processing, fingerprint identification processing, criminal history updating, Sex Offender ...

SQL Developer:: Albany, NY

Albany, NY · On-site

$45 - $61.50/hr

... of Systems Integration, EAI, ERP, CRM, Business/Data Warehousing, and Custom Application ... processing, fingerprint identification processing, criminal history inquiry , Sex Offender ...

SQL Developer:: Albany, NY

Albany, NY · On-site

$45 - $61.50/hr

Perform ongoing support for production applications - including system monitoring, processing, user ... processing, fingerprint identification processing, criminal history inquiry , Sex Offender ...

... systems related to criminal justice processing at the state or federal level (including but not limited to: disposition processing, fingerprint identification processing, criminal history updating ...

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How much do automated fingerprint identification system jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for automated fingerprint identification system in the United States is $45,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $42,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)?

An Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) is a computerized system used by law enforcement and other agencies to store, compare, and match fingerprints. AFIS allows for rapid and accurate identification of individuals by automatically scanning and analyzing fingerprint patterns. This technology is widely used for criminal investigations, background checks, and verification of identity. AFIS helps streamline the process of matching fingerprints against large databases, making identification quicker and more reliable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) technician?

To thrive as an AFIS Technician, you need a solid understanding of biometric identification, criminal justice procedures, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in forensic science, criminal justice, or a related field. Familiarity with AFIS software, digital imaging tools, and law enforcement databases is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as IAI Latent Print Certification. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help technicians accurately match prints and work effectively with investigative teams. These competencies ensure the integrity and efficiency of fingerprint identification processes critical for public safety and criminal investigations.

What are some common challenges faced by Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) technicians, and how can they be addressed on the job?

AFIS technicians often encounter challenges such as managing large volumes of fingerprint data, ensuring high accuracy in matches, and keeping up with evolving biometric technology. To address these, technicians must stay detail-oriented, continuously update their software skills, and regularly participate in training sessions. Collaboration with law enforcement or forensic teams is also key, as it helps resolve complex cases and maintain data integrity. Proactive communication and adherence to data privacy standards further support effective operations in this role.

What is the difference between Automated Fingerprint Identification System vs Forensic Technician?

AspectAutomated Fingerprint Identification SystemForensic Technician
CredentialsTypically requires knowledge of fingerprint analysis, biometric systems, and sometimes certifications in fingerprint identificationRequires knowledge of crime scene processing, evidence collection, and forensic techniques, often with relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentOperates in labs or field settings focusing on biometric data processingWorks at crime scenes, labs, or courtrooms handling evidence and forensic analysis
Industry UsageUsed primarily in law enforcement agencies for biometric identificationEmployed in forensic labs, law enforcement, and criminal investigations

While both roles are involved in fingerprint analysis, the Automated Fingerprint Identification System focuses on biometric data processing and matching, whereas Forensic Technicians handle broader evidence collection and forensic analysis. The former is more specialized in fingerprint systems, while the latter covers a wider range of forensic tasks.

How do you become an Automated Fingerprint Identification System technician?

To become an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) technician, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with training in fingerprint analysis and biometric systems. Many employers prefer applicants with postsecondary education in criminal justice, forensic science, or related fields, and certification in fingerprint identification or biometric technology can enhance job prospects.

How to become a forensic fingerprint examiner?

To become a forensic fingerprint examiner, individuals typically need a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or a related field, along with specialized training in fingerprint analysis. Certification from organizations like the International Association for Identification (IAI) can enhance job prospects, and proficiency with fingerprint comparison tools and attention to detail are essential skills. On-the-job training is often provided by law enforcement agencies or forensic laboratories.

What other helpful pages are available for Automated Fingerprint Identification System?

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Infographic showing various Automated Fingerprint Identification System job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,556 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41001246 1 1

Tampa, FL • On-site

MyFlorida
Public Administration • 10K+ employees

$62K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Requisition No: 882909 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41001246 1 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41001246 

Salary:  $62,425.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Position Summary: This Law Enforcement Investigator II position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Tampa, Florida. The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is a Florida-certified law enforcement agency. The duties of this position require a state-certified law enforcement officer, who is required to bear firearms and must maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. The incumbent possesses the power of arrest pursuant to section 409.9205, Florida Statutes, and is charged with enforcing all matters addressed in 409.920, Florida Statutes. These matters include but are not limited to fraud against the Medicaid Program, false claims against the Medicaid program, investigating possible criminal violations of any applicable state law pertaining to fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program, investigation of alleged abuse or neglect of patients, investigate the alleged misappropriation of patients private funds in health care facilities. This is independent work conducting investigations of alleged violations of applicable laws pertaining to Medicaid fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program and/or the alleged abuse or neglect of patients in healthcare facilities governed by the State Medicaid program. An employee in this position of Law Enforcement Investigator II performs work that may include performing all aspects of Medicaid fraud investigations. This work includes but is not limited to entering upon the premises of healthcare providers participating in the Medicaid program to examine all accounts and records relevant to the investigation, subpoena witnesses and materials, make arrests, serve search warrants, collect evidence, analyze evidence, conducting interviews, preparing reports and exhibits to include testimony in courts, and collecting evidence for possible use in either administrative, civil or criminal judicial proceedings. This position requires compliance with Florida Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Standard Operating Procedures and applicable Commission on Florida Accreditation Law Enforcement Accreditation Standards.

Pay: $62,425.00  Annually

Qualifications: 

Florida Statute 943.13 requires that any person employed in this class must:
(1) Be at least 19 years of age, except that any person employed as a full-time, a part-time, or an auxiliary correctional officer must be at least 18 years of age.
(2) Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any law of the state to the contrary.
(3) Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the commission has defined the term by rule.
(4) Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subsection, any person who has pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement, prior to December 1, 1985, and has had such record sealed or expunged shall not be deemed ineligible for employment or appointment as an officer.
(5) Have documentation of his or her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency or, if a private correctional officer, have documentation of his or her processed fingerprints on file with the Department of Corrections or the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The department shall retain and enter into the statewide automated biometric identification system authorized by s. 943.05 all fingerprints submitted to the department as required by this section. Thereafter, the fingerprints shall be available for all purposes and uses authorized for arrest fingerprints entered in the statewide automated biometric identification system pursuant to s. 943.051. The department shall search all arrest fingerprints received pursuant to s. 943.051 against the fingerprints retained in the statewide automated biometric identification system pursuant to this section and report to the employing agency any arrest records that are identified with the retained employee's fingerprints. These fingerprints must be forwarded to the department for processing and retention.
(6) Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse, based on specifications established by the commission. In order to be eligible for the presumption set forth in s. 112.18 while employed with an employing agency, a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer must have successfully passed the physical examination required by this subsection upon entering into service as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer with the employing agency, which examination must have failed to reveal any evidence of tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension. A law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer may not use a physical examination from a former employing agency for purposes of claiming the presumption set forth in s. 112.18 against the current employing agency.
(7) Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the commission.
(8) Execute and submit to the employing agency or, if a private correctional officer, submit to the appropriate governmental entity an affidavit-of-applicant form, adopted by the commission, attesting to his or her compliance with subsections (1)-(7). The affidavit shall be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement within the purview of s. 837.06. The affidavit shall include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The affidavit shall be retained by the employing agency.
(9) Complete a commission-approved basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice discipline, unless exempt under this subsection. An applicant who has:

(a) Completed a comparable basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice discipline in another state or for the Federal Government and served as a full-time sworn officer in another state or for the Federal Government for at least 1 year, provided there is no more than an 8-year break in employment, as measured from the separation date of the most recent qualifying employment to the time a complete application for an exemption under this subsection is submitted; or
(b) Served in the special operations forces for a minimum of 5 years, provided there is no more than a 4-year break from the applicant's special operations forces experience, as measured from the separation date from the special operations forces to the time a complete application for an exemption under this subsection is submitted, is exempt in accordance with s. 943.131(2) from completing the commission-approved basic recruit training program. 

(10) Achieve an acceptable score on the officer certification examination for the applicable criminal justice discipline.
(11) Comply with the continuing training or education requirements of s. 943.135.

Preference will be given to candidates with healthcare fraud investigative experience working in a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, or five
(5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, or five (5) years of work experience conducting healthcare fraud investigations.

Note:  All newly hired employees must obtain CJSTC Sworn Law Enforcement Certification within three months from the date of hire. This includes completion of the training courses, passing the CJSTC sworn law enforcement examination, and any other CJSTC requirement to obtain a Florida active sworn law enforcement certification.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

This position is subject to the MFCU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Policy Number 2.02 regarding Unit Command Protocol and MFCU Organization, and requires members to adhere to the command protocol and the chain-of-command delineated in MFCU SOP 2.02. This position will also require field deployment, possible staffing of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), and coordination of statewide responses to Declared States of Emergency and law enforcement investigations and operations throughout the state, as ordered by the MFCU Statewide Major and/or MFCU Chief of Law Enforcement. This position is responsible for compliance with the law enforcement accreditation process and timely cooperation with requests from the MFCU Accreditation Manager and members of the Accreditation Team.

This is independent work conducting investigations of alleged violations of applicable laws pertaining to Medicaid fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program and/or the alleged abuse or neglect of patients in health care facilities governed by the State Medicaid program. An employee in this position of Law Enforcement Investigator II performs work which may include performing all aspects of Medicaid fraud investigations. This work includes but is not limited to, entering upon the premises of healthcare providers participating in the Medicaid program(excluding physicians) to examine all accounts and records relevant to investigation, subpoena witnesses and materials, making arrests, serving search warrants, collecting of evidence, analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, preparing reports and exhibits to include testimony in courts, and collecting evidence for possible use in either administrative, civil or criminal judicial proceedings.

  • 65% Conducts routine and complex investigations of possible Medicaid fraud and/or patient abuse, including interviews with witnesses and possible criminal violators. Make arrests when applicable.  Serve and execute search warrants. Collect evidence for possible use in either administrative, civil or criminal judicial proceedings.
  • 20% Review records collected during investigation and prepare reports pertaining to all aspects of the investigation for use in criminal prosecution, civil actions, and administrative referrals.
  • 10% Assist in the prosecution of Medicaid fraud and/or patient abuse to include testimony in courts of law pertaining to the investigation.
  • 5% Perform other assigned duties.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

  • Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
  • Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
  • It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
  • If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition waivers.
  • And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

  • Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
  • The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
  • Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
  • OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, ...