Fingerprint Examiner I

 

The Job

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The Scientific Investigations Division of the Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Fingerprint Examiners I who retrieve, classify, and maintain fingerprint records and perform fingerprint analysis according to varied and complex fingerprint characteristics; performs related duties as required. Fingerprint Examiners I work under supervision in a training environment while developing the experience required to perform at the full qualified journey-level and promote to the Fingerprint Examiner II class within 24 months. This is a trainee classification.

For more detailed information, view the Fingerprint Examiner I job description.

Note: Applications are also being accepted for Fingerprint Examiner II. Review announcement and requirements on our website. A separate application is required for each level.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Background: Prior to appointment, applicants will be fingerprinted and must pass an extensive background investigation, including a polygraph examination. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony.
2) Shift: The jail facilities operate 24/7, and require maintenance any time of the day or night; therefore, the ideal candidate is available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
3) Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. Employees may be provided a County car to use in performance of duties. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
4) Promotion: Fingerprint Examiner I are eligible for promotion to Fingerprint Examiner II upon meeting the minimum requirements and receiving a satisfactory work progress report. Employees must qualify for promotion within 24 months or be terminated. Upon promotion to Fingerprint Examiner II, incumbents will serve a six (6) month probationary period.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option A:

Experience: Six (6) months of full-time experience with a law enforcement organization as a specialist in fingerprint collection, classification, and/or identification; experience must include use of computer programs. Experience must be clearly described in the work experience section of the application.

Option B:

Certification: Forty (40) hours of instruction in fingerprinting, resulting in a certificate(s) issued by a recognized institution (e.g., Dept. of Justice, CA Criminalistics Institute, etc.). A copy of the certificate(s) must be submitted with the application.

Option C:

Education: Nine (9) semester (12 quarter) units of completed college coursework in Forensic Science, Police Science or a closely related field that must include at least one course in fingerprinting.

Note: Criminal Justice courses are not acceptable. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application.

Selection Process

Examination: Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the online written assessment. The assessment will consist of an evaluation of skills and knowledge in the following areas:

• Fingerprints
• Interpersonal Work Skills

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 28, 2023.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applying before the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email . Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

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