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Job Description
Announcement Number: 50997 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/28/2025 Close Date: 04/04/2025 Recruiter:
KARI HOLCOMB
Phone: (775)684-4475
Email: k.holcomb@dps.state.nv.us Applications accepted for another 5 Days 1 Hrs 34 Mins
The Position
Fingerprint/Records Examiners and Supervisors perform or oversee detailed and precise analysis of fingerprints or palm prints submitted by federal, State, and local criminal justice agencies and applicant contributors whereby prints are submitted for employment/licensing background checks as well as other civil purposes as authorized by federal and State law. The purpose of the work is to identify and maintain identification files based solely on the use of fingerprints and palm prints in Nevada's criminal history records. Separate files consisting of adult offenders, juvenile offenders and applicant records are maintained and updated using rolled and simultaneous ten-print fingerprint cards, palm prints, and the associated record entry contained in an automated record file, whereby authorized users may make computer inquiries of the file for arrest information and/or identification purposes.
Incumbents perform progressively responsible assignments to learn the basic elements, methods, and procedures involved in fingerprint classification, identification and ordered filing. All work is reviewed for accuracy and quality and for determining the incumbent's level of abilities, knowledge, and progression. This is the trainee level in the series and incumbents may progress to the next level in the series upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory work performance and with the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is a Fingerprint /Records Examiner II being underfilled as a Fingerprint Records Examiner I, with the opportunity for promotion to the Fingerprint Records Examiner II after two successful years as a Fingerprint Records Examiner I and with the approval of the appointing authority. Until the incumbent is able to work independently, the shift will be Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm. After the training period, the shift will either be Tuesday through Saturday 8 am to 5 pm or Sunday through Thursday 8 am to 5 pm. The purpose of the work is to identify and maintain identification files based solely on the use of fingerprints in Nevada's Criminal History Records Repository. The incumbent will be required to testify in court as a fingerprint examiner expert when summoned to appear. Incumbents are required to obtain NCIC and NCJIS certification within six months of appointment and be recertified every two years as a condition of continuing employment. The incumbent will also be required to attend and successfully complete a 40 hour class within the first year of employment in the classification and/or identification of fingerprints using the Henry and NCIC systems of classification for continued employment. The division will provide this training. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. THE DIVISION OF GENERAL SERVICES DOES NOT CONDUCT PHONE INTERVIEWS.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-11_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Associate's degree in criminal justice from an accredited college or university; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of experience working in a criminal justice agency which included compiling and evaluating information, processing criminal justice documents, and/or explaining laws or regulations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above. Special Notes Incumbents are required to obtain NCIC and NCJIS certification within six months of appointment and be recertified every two years as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required, and incumbents may be called back after hours to perform special fingerprint searches. Appointment is subject to successful completion of an extensive background investigation including State and FBI fingerprint submission. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
First Floor
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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