SENIOR IDENTIFICATION OFFICER (State)
Senior Identification Officer is a state title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 2 years of relevant experience. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $53,282 to $77,371, and state payroll currently lists about 16 people in the title, most of them at Corrections.
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Senior Identification Officer appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Corrections.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Corrections | 16 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 16 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $74,754. The agencies employing the most are:
- Corrections (16)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction a supervisory officer at a state department, institution, or agency, has charge of an identification program through the use of photography, fingerprints and DNA sample collection; serves as a member of the institutional Pre-Release Committee; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Supervises or administers the Buccal swab sample procedure to obtain a DNA saliva sample for DNA registration.
- Supervises or witnesses the withdrawal of blood for DNA registration.
- Serves as a member of the institutional Pre-Release Committee to facilitate the release of inmates in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
- Supervises or performs the taking, classifying, and filing of fingerprints and other descriptive information for patients, inmates, and employees.
- Reviews fingerprints on which no previous record exists; determines whether all search possibilities have been conducted, and returns those requiring additional searches.
- Supervises or performs the taking, developing, sizing, mounting, and filing of photographs of patients, inmates, and employees, taken with digital imaging equipment.
- Supervises or performs the taking and mounting of interior and exterior photography work including engineering projects, accident scenes, and various public relations releases, where digital imaging equipment is used.
- Participates in the preparation of pictures and printed literature regarding escaped patients and inmates, and in the dissemination of this information to the proper authorities.
- Furnishes local police departments, FBI, SBI, Selective Service System, US Immigration, Bureau of Parole, and Bureau of Social Research with information, records, and identification concerning all inmates or patients received and released from a state institution.
- Interviews newly received inmates and patients to obtain information concerning their past histories.
- Examines records, prepares evidence for testimony in court procedures, and testifies in court.
- Provides information for the identification office budget, and maintains an accurate account of material needs and disbursements.
- Prepares reports and correspondence.
- Establishes and maintains identification office records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving taking, classifying, and filing fingerprints in an organization using a standard alphanumeric system.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of DNA sampling (blood and saliva) techniques.
- Knowledge of photographic and digital imaging equipment.
- Knowledge of the methods used to take, identify by type, and file fingerprints.
- Knowledge of the materials to be filed in an individual's record, and of the methods used to compile needed data.
- Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations.
- Ability to supervise the taking, developing, sizing, mounting, and filing of photographs of patients, inmates, employees, accident scenes, engineering projects, and various public relations releases.
- Ability to participate in the preparation of pictures and printed literature regarding escaped patients and inmates, and in the dissemination of this information to the proper authorities.
- Ability to interview inmates and patients to obtain information concerning their past histories.
- Ability to examine records and prepare evidence for use as testimony in court procedures.
- Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.