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Pierre, SD - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job ID: 31992- Identification Specialist
Agency: Office of Attorney General / Division of Criminal Investigation
Location: Pierre
Salary: $25.46
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 7.31.25

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General please visit .

The Identification Specialist processes legislatively mandated State and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint based background investigations. Many duties are involved in this process to include:

  • Entering tenprint impressions and descriptor information in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) workstation.
  • Verifying search results from the AFIS computer of the entered individuals with the candidates AFIS returned.
  • Follows procedures and protocols and Division of Criminal Investigation and Attorney General personnel regulations.
  • Stay abreast to program advancements by attending trainings networking with other states and reviewing state and FBI standards.
  • Shares general staff duties such as training participating in accreditation audits and monitoring the background backlog to ensure efficiency.
  • Provide assistance to customer questions by phone email virtual training or person to person.
  • Develops and maintains effective professional communications and working relationships with peers co-workers supervisors administrators law enforcement educators and professional organizations.
  • Maintaining files in the state repositorys computerized criminal history system (CCH) to ensure accurate timely and complete criminal record information for background investigations performed.


The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid drivers license for South Dakota. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation. This position is exempt from the Career Service Act. This position will demand some out of town and out of state travel for trainings and conferences.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Techniques for acquiring information from multiple sources and databases.
  • Ability to problem solve and promote a positive working environment.
  • Prioritize several duties and multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
  • Deal tactfully with customers and coworkers.
  • Communicate both orally and in writing.


This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Unclear Seniority

Employment Type

Full Time

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