Latent Print Examiner I
Latent Print Examiner I
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Job Description
To Protect and Serve the Community!
The Sheriffs Office is dedicated to the protection and wellbeing of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.
The values of the Sheriffs Office are to bring:
Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity ethical behavior and accountability.
Trust:Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.
Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.
Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.
Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.
Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the communitys best interests and wellbeing.
Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.
THE POSITION:
Under close supervision incumbents learn and develop skills to perform manual friction ridge comparisons and latent print examinations for criminal identification which includes evaluating comparing and preserving prints; and entering prints into automated identification systems. This is a nonsworn classification located in the Sheriffs Office.
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill fulltime and parttime regular limitedterm or extrahelp positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Collects compares and identifies latent friction ridge detail evidence found at crime scenes.
Prepares hardcopy and digital latent prints for input into a variety of databases to include theAutomated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
Evaluates the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) results forms conclusions and provides evidence to support findings.
Prepares and maintains field and laboratory notes and technical/analytical reports.
Prepares and maintains confidential case reports records and correspondence.
Communicates with federal state and local law enforcement agencies.
Responds to phone calls and inperson inquiries from attorneys the public and other law enforcement agencies.
Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory and work environment.
Assists Evidence Technicians as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Either:One year of experience in a law enforcement agency performing criminal identification duties OR
Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units from an accredited college or university with 12 semester/18 quarter units in chemistry or biology (with laboratory section) forensic science criminal justice evidence technology or another field related to the intent of this class.DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
College transcripts may be required for this position.If qualifying under the education requirement candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial college transcripts (which verify the student institution courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or nonU.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online candidates may submit documents by fax toor by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title Latent Print Examiner I and the recruitment numberin your email or fax.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants are required to possess a valid California Drivers License Class C.
Note: The drivers license must be kept current while employed in this class.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Crime Scenes: Employees in this class work in office and laboratory settings and on occasion in the field at crime scenes. Employees may be exposed to intense noises fumes odors pollens dust inadequate lighting; to unpleasant field conditions including rainy windy cold or hot weather; walking on uneven terrain; and to working around vehicles and equipment in operation with moving mechanical parts.
- Traffic Hazards: Employees in this class will be required to operate a vehicle and thus will be subject to traffic hazards while driving.
- Disruptive/Confrontational Human Contacts: Employees in this class may be subject to disruptive or confrontational people.
- Working at Heights: Employees in this class may be required to work at heights six feet and more above the ground on equipment and structures.
- Background Checks:The County will conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointmentincluding the State of California Department of Justice the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has lived worked or gone to school.
- Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently to perform work at crime sites at other work sites to attend court proceedings and meetings with other County employees and travel long distances by car or airline.
- Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends holidays irregular hours oncall and after normal business hours.
SELECTION PROCESS:
05/05/25 5:00pm (PST) Deadline to submit application and required documents.
Based on the information provided in the application documents the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be prescheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to selfschedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received the selection process may consist of an initial application screening a mandatory information meeting a supplemental questionnaire assessment a written and/or practical exam an oral board exam or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicants ability to advance in the process; as such responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
A minimum score of 70 is required to continue in the selection process unless otherwise announced.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224 hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts certificates licenses DD214 ADA Accommodation Request etc. must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your applications employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions do not write see resume as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts etc. for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be resubmitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources atbusiness hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS:
To be eligible applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214 SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4 MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.
Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five 5 points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30 disability shall have ten 10 points added to their combined score. Veterans preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service job related merit and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability who are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the Selection Process) must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
Employment Type
Full-Time
