New Job Fingerprint Technician I In California

Bargaining Unit: DSA - Deputy Sheriff's Non-Sworn Rank & File Unit

• is motivated to succeed both individually and as a group;
• will take responsibility for their actions and is willing to do the difficult but right thing;
• displays ethicality, honesty and integrity in everything that they do;
• is both responsible and reliable;
• is an effective communicator (both verbally and in writing);
• demonstrates flexibility and responds positively to change and modifies behavior as the situation requires;
• manages their personal time and work schedule well and is organized; and
• juggles multiple assignments skillfully

• Confirming the identities of persons via fingerprints
• Notifying Law Enforcement & other agencies of who they have in custody
• Assisting in manual fingerprint collection
• Verifying the work of colleagues by providing confirmatory checks
• Performing intake and relaying information quickly and accurately
• Properly studying for and passing the Fingerprint Academy
• Learning and becoming fluent in the operation of AFIS

• You will gain a sense of fulfillment by being able to confirm identities of otherwise unknown persons
• You will be a part of the justice system and provide public service
• You will continually be challenged and have the opportunity to always learn something new
• Contra Costa County offers good pay and benefits

• Performing complex comparisons can be difficult
• This position requires that you pass the Fingerprint Academy which can be hard for some people
• You will be required to work with decedents in varying states of decomposition
• The Records and ID Unit operates 24/7 and you will be required to work shift work
• The job can be stressful and it can be challenging to remain calm and controlled in high-stress situations

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Learning Agility: Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one’s work
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of State valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a High School Diploma, GED Equivalency or a High School Proficiency Certificate and completion of 15 semester units, or 20 quarter units, from an accredited college or university which must include: a course in chemistry or biology (with laboratory section); and one course in Fingerprints or Evidence collection.

Substitution of Education: One (1) year of full-time, or its equivalent, of experience in a law enforcement agency in an assignment involving evidence handling or fingerprint comparisons will substitute for the Fingerprint or Evidence Collection course.

Other Requirements:
Sensory Requirement: Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities and differences between shade, degree or value of colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures, or physical appearance associated with job-related objects, materials, tasks, or people.

Background:
A thorough background investigation will be conducted by the Office of the Sheriff. The applicant shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state, or in any other state, or federal jurisdiction. Any offense in any other state, or in any other federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state will also result in automatic disqualification.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Completion of a law enforcement internship
• Completion of a bachelors degree or higher
• Experience in a public jurisdiction performing fingerprint identification
• Experience operating the automated 10-Print System (AFIS)
• Membership in related professional organizations
• Possession of certification as a 10-print examiner

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

• Fingerprint Technician Core Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online multiple choice assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Fingerprint Technician classification. These may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Using Technology, Attention to Detail, Handling Stress, Professional Integrity and Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Navigation, and Self-Management (weighted 70%)

• Virtual Interview: Candidates who achieve a passing score on the Fingerprint Technician Core Multiple Choice Assessment will be invited to participate in a virtual interview. The interview will measure candidates' competencies as they related to the Fingerprint Technician classification. These may include, but are not limited to: Professional and Technical Expertise, Informing, Building and Maintaining Relationships, and Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration (weighted 30%)