Biometrics (Fingerprint) Technician - On Call

Biometric Technician (BT) United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks a Biometric Technician (BT) to support the mission of administering the nation’s lawful immigration system at the Application Support Center (ASC) located in Buffalo, NY. The position is a casual, on‑call role and requires availability every weekday from 7:45a.m. to 4:15p.m. for substitute coverage as needed. Key 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 ASC. Provide front‑line customer service as representatives of Amentum and on behalf of the United States Government. Safeguard areas where Personal Identifiable Information (PII) is vulnerable such as applicant’s paperwork, identifications, electronic biometric data and reports. 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. During national pandemics or other health crisis, assess applicants’ health status and deny entry if required. Conduct periodic facility checks (both interior and exterior) and report any concerns to the Site Supervisor. Assist the Site Supervisor and/or government Immigration Service Officer in calling local law enforcement or first responders when necessary. Manage and complete administrative paperwork such as tracking processing time for applicants, reconciling biometric captures, maintaining a visitor control log for non‑applicants, signing off on facility checks, and other duties as needed. Qualifications Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization; US citizenship 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 becoming certified within sixty days. Desired Skills Ability to speak a foreign language. Compensation Hourly rate: $18.96 (good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws). Benefits Overview Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Benefits may vary by employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), 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. In addition, Amentum is an accessible workplace and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities, under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws. Reasonable Accommodation If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Amentum