Biometric (Fingerprinting) Technician – Full Time
Amentum is seeking individuals to join their team as Biometric Technicians (BTs) to support the mission of a government program located in Elizabeth, NJ. This position involves working as part of a dynamic team of professionals to assist the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Application Support Center (ASC) operations. Full-time employees are expected to work Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:15pm or for eight hours a day; however, scheduling may be altered depending on applicant volume and site needs.
The primary responsibilities of a Biometric Technician include completing biometrics registration for applicants seeking legal immigration to the United States, ensuring the entry of approved applicants and visitors into the ASC, and providing front-line customer service on behalf of Amentum and the United States Government.
The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak and write in English, and be capable of standing for scheduled shift durations, excluding meals and breaks. Additionally, candidates must be able to hold and grasp applicant’s hands to obtain quality fingerprints, work in a high-paced environment with the public, possess basic computer skills, and successfully complete biometrics training and become certified within sixty days.
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the 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 money to offset employer costs of benefits. Employees who do not enroll in benefits can earn up to an additional $3.90 per hour in remaining health and welfare monies.