Fingerprint Technician I - Sheriff's Department

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Fingerprint Technician I.

This position is responsible for making comparisons of inked and computer image fingerprints; Operating and monitoring a variety of biometric systems, including Mobile-ID, facial recognition software, ABIS, and Live Scan machines; analyze and identify fingerprints for investigative purposes.

The Incumbent will also testify in court and provide clerical coverage when needed.

Candidates with coursework in forensics or police sciences and/or experience in fingerprint pattern recognition/evidence technician are encouraged to apply.

Competitive candidates will be invited to complete an exam once eligibility has been determined.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California.

The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Who May Apply?

This recruitment is open to all applicants

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Process, classify, validate, and retrieve booking records in the ABIS.

Receive training in processing, classifying, validating, and retrieving records in the ABIS.

• Make comparisons of rolled inked and computer image fingerprints.

• Operate and monitor a variety of biometric systems, including Mobile-ID, facial recognition software, ABIS, and Live Scan.

• Enter information into the ABIS database; amend and update information into multiple systems as necessary.

• Use various software programs including case management, jail management, booking photo management, local criminal history, state criminal history, and other internal, local, state, and federal systems.

• Process rolled fingerprint identification requests submitted by various agencies, including Sheriff's stations and detention facilities, Coroner's bureau, county departments, contracted police departments, and other local agencies.

• Create notes and reports detailing fingerprint comparison and identification findings; verify co-worker's reports and conclusions as required.

• Process facial recognition requests for identification and investigative purposes.

• Properly handle and transport investigative evidence.

• Learn to testify in court.

• May perform clerical duties such as answering phones, typing, copying, and scanning documents.

• Assist other Fingerprint Technicians and Fingerprint Examiners as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience:None required.

Knowledge of: California Identification System (CAL-ID) and its remote access network; basic AFIS computer functions; fingerprint pattern recognition; office equipment; modern record keeping...