Biometric Program Administrator

BIOMETRIC PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

(CRIME LAB MANAGER)

THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION BEGINNING WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4 2026 ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE NEEDS OF THE DEPARTMENT ARE MET. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

POSITION/RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a vacancy in this class until the next recruitment. This list may be utilized to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Orange County Sheriffs Department is among the largest in the nation providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative dedicated and innovative approach to public safety.

The more than 3800 sworn and professional staff along with more than 800 reserve personnel are committed to serving the needs of Orange County by embodying the Sheriffs Department core values:

• Integrity without Compromise
• Service Before Self
• Professionalism in the Performance of Duty
• Vigilance in Safeguarding ourcommunity

The Department consists of six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together these Commands and Divisions provide services including land air and sea-based patrol custody operations investigative services emergency management coroner services forensics and specialty operations among an extensive list of other public safety services.

THE DIVISION
The Orange County Crime Laboratory (OCCL) applies sound scientific principles to the collection evaluation and interpretation of physical evidence to support the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases in Orange County. There are five laboratory bureaus in the OCCL:

The Criminalistics Bureau provides trace evidence analysis of fire debris; firearms examinations and comparisons; and the analysis of drugs of abuse.

The DNA Bureau analyzes biological material recovered in sexual assault homicide and high volume crime cases for DNA to identify suspects in those cases and analyzes DNA related to the re-investigation of past unsolved homicide and sexual assault cases.

The Forensic Chemistry Bureau contains the Breath and Blood Forensic Alcohol programs and the Toxicology Unit where criminal and coroner samples are analyzed for drugs and poisons.

The Identification Bureau provides crime scene investigation (CSI) services photo lab services scene and evidence processing to recover latent fingerprints and latent fingerprint and impression evidence comparisons.

The CAL-ID Bureau administers the automated fingerprint identification systems to speed the identification of new arrestees and to link crime scene latent fingerprints with known criminals.

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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Biometric Program Administrator (Crime Lab Manager) in the OC Crime Lab will report to the Cal-ID Bureaus Senior Crime Lab Manager and will have the primary role of administering the countys law enforcement Face Recognition program. The incumbent may supervise one Information Technologist II and one Biometric Identification Specialist III. The incumbent will be a part of the overall biometric program and may have responsibilities related to the fingerprint palmprint mug photo livescan and mobile ID aspects of the program.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Manage authorized user access to the system Evaluate approve assign monitor delete user access accordingly
• Develop collaborate publish enforce system and operational policies and procedures
• Develop schedule execute evaluate maintain system performance checks
• Develop and execute comprehensive program audits enforce compliance with applicable standards policies and procedures
• Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders on system performance features functionality
• Work with system contractors on system issues issue tracking issue resolution system updates system fixes

The position will also create training documents announcements notifications and meeting agendas for technical staff guidance and education; contribute to budget discussions; participate in drafting scopes of work and purchase documentation; communicate effectively with Division leadership section supervision and section technical staff.

Education and Experience

Five (5) years of professional forensics experience related to assignment; must include one (1) year of lead/supervisory experience.

A Bachelors degreein criminal justice forensic science chemistry biochemistry or closely related scientific field involving chemical analysis may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

A Masters degree or higher in criminal justice forensic science chemistry biochemistry or closely related scientific field involving chemical analysis may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

License/Certification
Valid California Driver License Class C or higher by date of appointment may be required for some positions.

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PHYSICAL MENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL and WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical and Mental Requirements

Possess vision sufficient to read standard text and a computer monitor and to drive a vehicle; speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person to individuals and groups and over the telephone; possess body mobility to stand sit walk stoop and bend routinely to perform daily tasks and to access a standard office environment; possess manual dexterity sufficient to use hands arms and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard utilize office equipment and to write and drive; use a County approved means of transportation.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Possess the ability to independently reason logically to analyze data reach conclusions and make recommendations; possess the ability to remain calm and appropriately focused in rapidly changing and difficult situations involving conflict complex issues controversy and diverse stakeholder groups and interests; possess the ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional interactions.

Function effectively in a standard office environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A background check consisting of employment history professional references criminal check and educational verification (i.e. degree license or official transcript) may be conducted. For positions with the Orange County Sheriffs Department and Probation Department candidates must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of those departments. Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation to the satisfaction of the hiring department.

SELECTION PROCEDURES
Applications must emphasize all the areas in which the applicant has expertise and accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position.

Human ResourcesMinimum Qualifications
The Orange County Sheriff Human Resources screens all applications to identify the most qualified candidates for the position based on the skills required to meet the needs of the Department. After the initial screening the qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Structured Oral Panel Interview (Weighted 100%):
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidates rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidates qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

ELIGIBLE LIST
After all procedures have been completed Sheriff Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

HOW TO APPLY
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of on-line applications. Application information must be current succinct and related to the requirements in this job announcement. Your application should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin including areas which you have developed expertise.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the site. Please check your email folders including spam/junk folders and/or accept emails ending with and . If your email address should change please update your profile at.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment contact Sophia Maciel at.

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