Fingerprint Examiner

Duties

Essential Functions:

• Processes fingerprints by searching automated databases for matches to verify fingerprints with any previous file of arrestees or applicants.
• Establishes positive identification using point-by-point comparison of minutia within individual fingers or establishes that the subject has no prints on file.
• Establishes new files and codes fingerprint cards using Henry and NCIC classification systems.
• Enters, updates, stores, retrieves information, and fingerprints from the CAL-ID system.
• Analyzes fingerprint patterns, blocking patterns, and sets or corrects core and axis on fingerprints using the automated (FV-W) and manual (FW-21) fingerprint programs, fingerprint input monitor, fingerprint image scanner, and fingerprint image printer equipment according to established Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) procedures.
• Sorts, photocopies, routes, and files records.
• Purges files and destroys certain records as mandated.
• Performs related records work.
• May testify in courts as an expert witness.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of course work in fingerprint identification from the FBI, Department of Justice, or an accredited college in fingerprint science (interpretation and classification)
AND
• Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited U. S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, or equivalent course work in criminal justice or a closely related field; OR, One (1) year of experience as a Sheriff's Records & Identification Clerk II in the County of San Diego; OR, two (2) years of experience in a law enforcement or criminal justice agency that included one (1) year of experience performing fingerprint identification, classification by visual inspection and analysis of fingerprints.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment; exposure to computer screens. Subject to involuntary overtime, shift, weekend and holiday work.

BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification (voice stress analysis), or other examination or test.
• Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

• As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

ACCOMMODATION

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

EVALUATION

• Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

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