Fingerprint Technician I

The Position

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

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is currently seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time Fingerprint Technician I vacancy in the Technical Services Division.

Fingerprint Technicians are assigned to the Identification section of the Records & ID unit in the Technical Services Division of the Office of the Sheriff. Records & ID is located in the Summit Center building in Martinez, CA. The unit is comprised of all non-sworn personnel and is led by the Records Manager. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Records & ID Unit is the repository, retrieval, and records management center for all of the official police reports, warrants, and county-wide restraining orders for the unincorporated areas of the county and Sheriff’s contract cities.

The ID section is responsible for completing fingerprint comparisons of all arrestees, decedents and registrants. The comparison results are then provided via documented identification confirmations to all submitting agencies within Contra Costa County. This position will physically encounter decedents in varying states of decomposition and can be extremely challenging for some.

As new laws and legislation are passed regarding the validity of forensic science fields of expertise, including fingerprint identifications, it is imperative that continued training is sought out. This is why the Office of the Sheriff Records & ID Unit prides itself on being a proponent for continuing education and will not hesitate to send employees to training opportunities as they become available.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is motivated to succeed both individually and as a group;
• Wwill 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

What you will typically be responsible for:

• 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

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• 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

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You may perform complex and difficult comparisons
• You will be required to pass the Fingerprint Academy which can be hard for some people
• You will be required to work with decedents in varying states of decomposition
• You will be required to work different (or varying) shifts, as the Records and ID Unit operates 24/7
• You will need to navigate high-stress situations, balance competing priorities, and maintain composure under pressure.

Competencies Required:

• 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

Read the complete job description at www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Selection Process

1. 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.

2. 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 100%)

• The Fingerprint Technician Core Multiple Choice Assessment will tentatively take place via computer (remotely): December 2024
  

3. Departmental Interviews: January 2025

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Norma Martinez at Norma.Martinez@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

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