Fingerprint/Records Examiner 1-Underfill

State of Nevada • Carson City, NV

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety is recruiting to underfill a Fingerprint/Records Examiner 2 position within the Records, Communications, and Compliance Division (RCCD) in Carson City. The incumbent will have the opportunity for auto-progression upon approval of the appointing authority, meeting all performance measures while in training, and meeting the minimum qualifications of the Fingerprint/Records Examiner 2. Until the incumbent can work independently, their assigned 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 re-certified 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. Under close supervision, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to learn the eight basic fingerprint pattern types and symbols used to classify standard fingerprint cards using the Henry system.
• Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work as a team member and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers and others.
• Ability to write legibly and communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in order to report correct and timely information.
• Ability to perceive minute differences in fingerprints and perform close work for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer to enter, update, extract and retrieve information from a criminal justice or case management system.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to process criminal justice information.
• Obtain NCIC and NCJIS certification within six months of appointment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of criminal justice processes, legal terminology, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and conduct appropriate automated and manual searches and recognize the need for searching other classifications not indicated to locate a matching record or determine that a prior record does not exist.
• Operate a fingerprint image scanner (FIS) by utilizing Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) procedures to ensure the proper reading of fingerprint image and to set core and axis placement for minutiae reading; operate a fingerprint image monitor (FIM) by visually verifying that the biometric image on the screen is the same as the corresponding image on the fingerprint card or the search candidate biometric image; review all required information for accuracy and completeness; correct any omitted or incomplete information; review/enter pattern types for each finger; set and/or correct core and axis placement to assist the system in setting correct geometric patterns and conducting subsequent search for the purpose of retrieving a candidate list; check list to determine if any candidate warrants review and display candidate file biometric image and search biometric image on split screen to verify and/or eliminate.
• Perform file maintenance functions by sequencing and filing criminal masters according to the State identification order file; designate current submission as the new master resulting from a new scar, amputation, or deformity; examine the quality of current fingerprints against that of existing ABIS file fingerprints to determine if a rolled print substitution is necessary to upgrade the fingerprint image in ABIS.
• Process various transactions which update the database including making a temporary ID record permanent; recording changes; creating a record for a first-time offender; and identifying a record as being a single arrest or multi-state record via a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) inquiry.
• Review file maintenance reports for error messages and take appropriate corrective action to ensure that transactions were encoded accurately from existing NCIC and/or state formats and code manuals and to ensure that all information contained in the record is accurate and ready for dissemination.
• Obtain clear and concise ten-print impressions of subject’s fingers via manual ink impressions or livescan, including rolled and simultaneous impressions to ensure accuracy in classification and identification.
• Retrieve, assemble, and authenticate notarized or certified copies of recorded data and transmit data to appropriate authorities in response to court orders and/or requests from criminal and applicant users.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Testify in court as a fingerprint examiner expert when summoned to appear.
• Obtain NCIC and NCJIS certification within six months of appointment and be re-certified every two years.
• 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.

Benefits

• Auto-progression upon approval of the appointing authority, meeting all performance measures while in training, and meeting the minimum qualifications of the Fingerprint/Records Examiner 2.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree