Supervising Identification Technician - Current DPD Employees

Salary: $42,384.00 - $45,696.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 2026433854137
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 7:30 AM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 1065-AFSCME SupvLocal 2394 Senior Emergency Servic


Description


Under general supervision, supervises employees engaged in preparing, classifying, searching, verifying and maintaining identification and arrest records.

Examples of Duties

• Prepare work schedules for civilian and sworn police employees involved in preparing, classifying, searching and maintaining identification and arrest records.
• Determine work priorities in conformance with police procedures.
• Instruct and train staff on proper identification techniques, policies and procedures.
• Initiate and process background checks for the Police Department new hires and any department requiring police clearances.
• Review and inspect work to ensure conformance with Department procedures.
• Perform and/or advise staff on difficult cases.
• Review and communicate changes in practices and procedures to supervised staff.
• Ensure proper operation and care of specialized equipment used in work unit.
• Evaluate work performance and counsel staff on work improvement and professional development.
• Monitor staff performance and recommend disciplinary action as needed.
• Interface with other law enforcement agencies in sharing information.
• Prepare and maintain required records and reports.
• Perform any of the work supervised and related duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• High School graduation or G.E.D.
• Four (4) years of recent progressive experience in identification and fingerprint work.

Supplemental Information
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements: Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.The Detroit Police Department's pre-employment background screening process includes a review of your social media account(s).To continue with the application process, you must provide all names and/or social media handles associated with your social media account(s); including but not limited to any of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn, etc. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation. Must be flexible, will be assigned to day, afternoon or midnight shift.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or


- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.


ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01


Are you a current City of Detroit Police Department Employee?

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of identification and fingerprint work experience do you possess?

• No Experience
• 1 to 2 years experience
• 2 to 3 years of experience
• 3 to 4 years of experience
• 4+ yrs of experience

03


Please indicate your experience in a municipal setting.

• No Experience
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more

04


The Detroit Police Department is a 24/7 operation with shifts scheduled 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Do you have availability and flexibility to be assigned to any shift i.e. days, afternoons or midnights?

• Yes
• No

05


Describe in detail how your education and work experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position. This is your opportunity to identify any training programs that you completed; or other distinctive experience and skills that you possess that elevates your candidacy above the other applicants.
06


Describe your previous experience in a supervisory capacity?
Required Question