Fingerprint Technician II

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office•Pinellas County, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Fingerprint Technician II to join our Automated Fingerprint Identification Services (AFIS) team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialized team that plays an important role in the criminal justice process. From capturing fingerprints, palm prints, photographs, and DNA samples during the booking process to utilizing advanced fingerprint identification systems and assisting with identification requests from agencies across the country, your work helps ensure accurate records and supports public safety every day. The ideal candidate enjoys detail-oriented work, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable utilizing technology in a fast-paced environment. They are professional, dependable, and able to balance technical responsibilities while working collaboratively with law enforcement personnel and partner agencies. Experience in fingerprint identification, criminal justice, records management, or a related field is beneficial, but most importantly, we are looking for someone who is eager to learn, values teamwork, and understands the importance of the work they perform. This position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact behind the scenes in support of the Sheriff’s Office mission and the community we serve. The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied. Shift work is required. A member in this job classification spends at least 65 percent of their time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation or analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical or radiological hazard or contamination, or uses chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of such evidence, or be the direct supervisor of one or more individuals having such responsibility, in accordance with F.S. 121.0515. Starting pay is $22.72 per hour. The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied.

Requirements

High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
Two (2) years’ experience in a related field
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
Knowledge of the correct techniques of rolling fingerprints and palm prints
Ability to operate equipment and instruments utilized in meeting job requirements and operational responsibilities
Knowledge of new developments in fingerprint identification gained through formal classroom training and through periodicals and journals
Ability to search fingerprint and palm print files for comparison and identification of prints
Skill in making fine discriminations in classifying and identifying fingerprints
Ability to maintain a professional bearing and attitude at all times while on duty with supervisors, public, and peers
Interpersonal skills
Time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500, 1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear.
Sit up to 4 hours per day
Stand up to 4 hours per day
Walk up to 1 hour per day
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist

Nice To Haves

Course study in Science of Fingerprints or related field preferred
Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Captures the fingerprints and palm prints of inmates during the booking process
Captures photo images (mugshots and tattoos) of inmates during the booking process
Collects DNA samples from subjects according to FDLE published “Requirements for Submission of DNA”
Enters fingerprints into the AFIS computer and verifies the results of the computer search against the ten print and unidentified latent files
Assists the Medical Examiner's Office in identifying unknown deceased through fingerprint identification
Searches files for information in response to requests from other law enforcement agencies
Corresponds with other agencies and exchanges identification information
Resolves day to day problems with the AFIS system and monitors transactions to ensure completion
Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed