Fingerprint Technician
Fingerprint Technician
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$ 4115 - 4940
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Description / Position Overview
Fingerprint Technician
As a Fingerprint Technician you will be responsible for fingerprinting and photographing persons that have been charged with criminal offenses and are in custody at the El Paso County CJC (Criminal Justice Center) and POC (Police Operations Center). Police Fingerprint Technicians deal with a diverse clientele and must be able to remain calm and present a professional demeanor when confronted by aggressive angry or confrontational individuals. You will have direct contact with inmates during the fingerprint and Buccal DNA collection process.
Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer!
Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
- Process and register sex offenders at the POC
- Fingerprint and photograph adult and juvenile criminal suspects brought into the POC and CJC in accordance with FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) standards
- Collect Buccal DNA samples
- Fingerprint public applicants and new employees; accept and account for fees related to fingerprinting
- Perform computer checks utilizing local state and national computer systems
- Create update and maintain criminal and police database files
- Process reports received for inclusion into CSPDs (Colorado Springs Police Department) records management system
- Staff the NCIC/CCIC(National Crime Information Center/Colorado Crime Information Center) desk
- Provide advice records and information to citizens outside law enforcement agencies and other CSPD staff
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
- Basic police department procedures and protocol
- Modern office equipment including computers and supporting software
Ability to:
- Take effective fingerprints and photographs of individuals
- Analyzefingerprint patterns; advise police staff as necessary
- Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
This shift position is in the Records Section which is a 24-hour operation. Typical shifts include days (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) swings (2 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and midnights (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.). New hires will be assigned to the shift with the greatest operational need. Your shift may change annually when shift picks occur. You must be able to work varied hours and days including holidays and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of full-time professional experience in a related field
- Possess or obtain upon hire and maintain a valid non-probationary Colorado drivers license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
- Possess or obtain within three months of hire NCIC OSN (Operator System Number) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of full-time responsible experience in a criminal justice corrections or law enforcement setting
- Fingerprinting experience and/or training
- Experience working with CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) NCIC or CCIC
- Demonstrated ability to type 35 net words per minute
Additional Information
Please contact CSPD Human Resources atfor any questions about this position.
Pre-employment Requirements: The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.
Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submissionwill not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Departments Marijuana Use Policy can be foundhere.
The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination extensive background check and other pre-employment assessments.
The background check for this position includes a polygraph examination and fingerprinting.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
