Veterans Staffing
Biometric (Fingerprinting) Technician - On Call
Veterans Staffing, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20906
Biometric Technician Opportunity
This is an opportunity to work with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in meeting the mission of administering the nation's lawful immigration system. Hiring hourly rate of pay: $19.98 (hourly rate set by SCA). Benefits: Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401k retirement plan. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to fifty-six (56) hours per year. On call employees may be eligible for pro-rated holiday and paid time off benefits. This position is regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Service Contract Act (SCA) contract. The DOL regulates the minimum hourly rate of pay, holiday and vacation leave benefits, and Health and Welfare (H&W) money. Job Description
As a Biometric Technician (BT), you will be responsible for supporting the mission of a government program located in Glenmont, MD. This position works as a part of a dynamic team of professionals assisting the United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) operations. Amentum provides all required job training for qualified candidates. This position is an on call (casual) team member. On Call (casual) employees are expected to be available all five days, Monday through Friday from the hours of 7:45am to 4:15pm for substitute coverage as needed at the site. This is not a regular Full Time or regular Part Time position; it is a Casual On-Call position. All efforts are made to notify On-Call personnel in advance of the site on call needs, however, occasionally employees are notified the night before or day of. Interested candidates must meet this availability. In this position, hours are not guaranteed, and employees are on a "as needed" basis so a steady income stream cannot be guaranteed. The On-Call position is a perfect fit for candidates with flexibility, seeking supplemental income and for those who still want to be active in a work environment without a committed schedule. Primary Responsibilities
Complete biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States. Ensure all who enter the ASC are approved applicants and visitors while providing both interior and exterior crowd control and assisting the staff in enforcing the rules and policies of the ASCs. Provide front-line customer service as representatives of Amentum and on behalf of the United States Government. Perform quality biometrics processing to include capturing electronic fingerprints, photographs, and signatures within established program-wide processing times. Screen applicants entering the facility to ensure they have a valid appointment notice and identification allowing their entry into the ASC. Utilize crowd control barriers (stanchions or rails) to ensure a safe and organized entry into the facility. Visually inspect applicants and their belongings prior to allowing entry into the facility. Conducting periodic facility checks (both interior and exterior) reporting any concerns to the Site Supervisor to manage. Assist the Site Supervisor and/or government Immigration Service Officer in calling local law enforcement or first responders when necessary. Manage and complete with accuracy administrative paperwork such as tracking processing time for applicants, reconciliation paperwork of biometrics captured, assisting in maintaining a visitor control log for non-applicants entering the facility, signing off on facility checks and other administrative duties as needed. Required Qualifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. A High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to speak and write in English. Ability to stand upright on one's feet for scheduled shift duration, excluding meals and breaks. Ability to hold and grasp applicant's hands to obtain quality fingerprints. Ability to work in a high paced environment with the public. Ability to type and use basic computer skills. Successful completion of the biometrics training and become certified within sixty days. Desired Skills
Ability to speak a foreign language. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
This is an opportunity to work with the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in meeting the mission of administering the nation's lawful immigration system. Hiring hourly rate of pay: $19.98 (hourly rate set by SCA). Benefits: Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401k retirement plan. Employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked up to fifty-six (56) hours per year. On call employees may be eligible for pro-rated holiday and paid time off benefits. This position is regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Service Contract Act (SCA) contract. The DOL regulates the minimum hourly rate of pay, holiday and vacation leave benefits, and Health and Welfare (H&W) money. Job Description
As a Biometric Technician (BT), you will be responsible for supporting the mission of a government program located in Glenmont, MD. This position works as a part of a dynamic team of professionals assisting the United States Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) operations. Amentum provides all required job training for qualified candidates. This position is an on call (casual) team member. On Call (casual) employees are expected to be available all five days, Monday through Friday from the hours of 7:45am to 4:15pm for substitute coverage as needed at the site. This is not a regular Full Time or regular Part Time position; it is a Casual On-Call position. All efforts are made to notify On-Call personnel in advance of the site on call needs, however, occasionally employees are notified the night before or day of. Interested candidates must meet this availability. In this position, hours are not guaranteed, and employees are on a "as needed" basis so a steady income stream cannot be guaranteed. The On-Call position is a perfect fit for candidates with flexibility, seeking supplemental income and for those who still want to be active in a work environment without a committed schedule. Primary Responsibilities
Complete biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States. Ensure all who enter the ASC are approved applicants and visitors while providing both interior and exterior crowd control and assisting the staff in enforcing the rules and policies of the ASCs. Provide front-line customer service as representatives of Amentum and on behalf of the United States Government. Perform quality biometrics processing to include capturing electronic fingerprints, photographs, and signatures within established program-wide processing times. Screen applicants entering the facility to ensure they have a valid appointment notice and identification allowing their entry into the ASC. Utilize crowd control barriers (stanchions or rails) to ensure a safe and organized entry into the facility. Visually inspect applicants and their belongings prior to allowing entry into the facility. Conducting periodic facility checks (both interior and exterior) reporting any concerns to the Site Supervisor to manage. Assist the Site Supervisor and/or government Immigration Service Officer in calling local law enforcement or first responders when necessary. Manage and complete with accuracy administrative paperwork such as tracking processing time for applicants, reconciliation paperwork of biometrics captured, assisting in maintaining a visitor control log for non-applicants entering the facility, signing off on facility checks and other administrative duties as needed. Required Qualifications
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location. A High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to speak and write in English. Ability to stand upright on one's feet for scheduled shift duration, excluding meals and breaks. Ability to hold and grasp applicant's hands to obtain quality fingerprints. Ability to work in a high paced environment with the public. Ability to type and use basic computer skills. Successful completion of the biometrics training and become certified within sixty days. Desired Skills
Ability to speak a foreign language. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.