Administration Officer- Fingerprint Sciences Group

Victoria Police
Forensic Services Department
Fingerprint Sciences Group
Ongoing VPS-2 Administration Officer role available

**About the Unit**:
Units within the Fingerprint Sciences Group (FSG) comprise VPS staff, Forensic Officers and Police members undertaking activities associated with the provision of a fingerprint service to the State of Victoria. This includes scene and laboratory-based recovery of fingerprints, comparison of unknown and known fingerprints and management of known fingerprints in accordance with Section 464 of the Victorian Crimes Act 1958.

**About the Role**:
This role contribute towards ensuring the quality of fingerprint service delivery by providing support in relation to fingerprint administrative duties and maintenance of 10-print fingerprint records.
Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and support flexible working arrangements.

**As the successful applicant, some of your duties will include**:

- Accurate data entry of casework and person details for the purpose of communicating results and recording 10-print fingerprint sets.
- Provide general administrative assistance, respond to customer enquiries, maintain office records and compile reports.
- Update and maintain record systems including the Law Enforcement Assistance Program (LEAP) and the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for management of 10-print fingerprint records.
- Liaise with police informants and other internal and external groups to provide information and assist with workflows.
- Ensure the integrity of fingerprint-related information on the LEAP and NAFIS databases.
- Compile documentation required to provide court statements of fingerprint evidence and attend in a timely manner to correspondence from informants and supervisors regarding court matters.
- Maintain records, filing systems and distribute documentation relevant to fingerprint casework.

Skills & Experience

**As the successful applicant, you will have**:

- Demonstrated experience in performing a range of administrative support duties including the preparation of reports and correspondence, minute taking and basic research activities.
- Appropriate word processing and computer skills including the ability to develop and maintain appropriate work recording and monitoring systems.
- Proven organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to undertake and complete competing activities within acceptable timeframes.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior police members, external agencies, and other personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to function within a team environment and deal appropriately with sensitive and highly confidential information and issues.
- An understanding of the customer service requirements of the position and a demonstrated record of strong commitment and achievement in meeting customer needs.
- A proven record of ethical behaviour and a commitment to the Victoria Police Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Organisational Values.

**Requirements and relevant information**:

- Ongoing VPS-2 position available
- Position is located at 31 Forensic Drive, Macleod, Victoria
- Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa.

How to apply
- Resume

**About Us**:
Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety.