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NamUS Biometric Technician

Employer
University of North Texas
Location
Fort Worth

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Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

UNT System Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.

Posting Title:

NamUS Biometric Technician

Department:

HSC-Center for Human ID-304600

Job Location:

Fort Worth

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Salary Information:

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Department Summary:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs; www.NamUs.gov) is a national information clearinghouse and resource center providing investigative and forensic support to missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases. Fully-funded by the National Institute of Justice and managed through a cooperative agreement with the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification, all NamUs services and resources are provided at no cost.

Position Overview:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON THE AWARD OF GRANT FUNDING AND IS EXPECTED TO TERMINATE ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.

The Center for Human Identification Department at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Biometric Technician to join our team. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

  • Contact criminal justice agencies, dental offices, military record repositories, and other sources to obtain biometric information (primarily fingerprint cards and dental records) related to missing persons and unidentified decedents.
  • Arrange shipments of biometric records, to include Federal Express labels and packaging.
  • Scanning and uploading digital biometric records to NamUs case files and/or securely transmitting biometric information to NamUs subject matter experts.
  • Compile statistics related to NamUs forensic services for inclusion in monthly and bi-annual program performance reports.
  • Respond to telephone and email inquiries to NamUs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to utilize standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, secure file transfer software, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. The selected candidate must obtain a Department of Justice Public Trust security clearance to perform the duties of this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

  • Prior criminal justice experience or experience working with sensitive medical/criminal justice information is preferred.
  • Ability to create spreadsheets, charts, and graphs utilizing Microsoft Excel.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Classification Title:

NamUS Biometric Technician

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Cleaning, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Ability to communicate

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  • Contact criminal justice agencies, dental offices, military record repositories, and other sources to obtain biometric information (primarily fingerprint cards and dental records) related to missing persons and unidentified decedents.

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  • Arrange shipments of biometric records, to include Federal Express labels and packaging.

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  • Scanning and uploading digital biometric records to NamUs case files and/or securely transmitting biometric information to NamUs subject matter experts.

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  • Compile statistics related to NamUs forensic services for inclusion in monthly and bi-annual program performance reports.

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  • Respond to telephone and email inquiries to NamUs.

Posting Number:

S1594P

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicant must possess a Department of Justice (DOJ) Public Trust (or higher) security clearance, or must begin the clearance process immediately upon hire and successfully obtain a DOJ Public Trust security clearance to continue employment.

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/42518

Organization

Working at University of North Texas

Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.

A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.

By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.

Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.

UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.

UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.

UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.

In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.

As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.

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