Biometrics (Fingerprint) Technician - On Call
Job Description
As a Biometric Technician (BT), you will be responsible for supporting the mission of a government program located in Yakima, WA. 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.
Benefits
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
401k retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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 prorated holiday and vacation pay.
Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week).
H&W monies are used to offset the employer's cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes now and in the future.
Any remaining health and welfare monies after all applicable deductions would be cashed out to the employee on a 1 pay period lag.
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.
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 crises, applicants may be asked questions about their status of illness and may be declined entry to the ASC per customer requirements.
Conduct 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.
Compensation Details
$20.73/hr
Benefits Overview
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Education reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Original Posting
06/09/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.