Latent Fingerprint Examiner

The Job

The Sheriff's Department is recruiting for Latent Fingerprint Examiners who perform latent (partial) print analysis and comparison work; determine latent print usability for entry into Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); and make positive identification/exclusion of latent prints to known and unknown subjects.

For more detailed information, refer to the Latent Fingerprint Examiner job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific, benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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 Sheriff's Department operates 24/7, and incumbents may be required to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
3) Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
4) Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1: Two (2) years of full-time journey-level experience in fingerprint classification and identification in a law-enforcement organization that includes the use of federal, state, county, and local identification systems. Experience equivalent to a San Bernardino County Fingerprint Examiner II .
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Option 2: One (1) year of full-time experience involving searching, analyzing, and identifying latent fingerprints/palm prints in a law-enforcement organization that includes the use of federal, state, county, and local identification systems. Experience equivalent to a San Bernardino County Latent Fingerprint Examiner.

Note: Time spent as a Fingerprint Examiner I (Trainee) must be listed separately on the application.


Desired Qualifications

Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) certificate from the International Association for Identification (IAI) is strongly preferred. Possession of a court transcript or letter confirming the court has qualified you as an expert witness in the latent fingerprint field is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, November 21, 2025 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore 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.

Additional Information and Resources:

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Technical & Inspection Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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