Senior Identification Specialist

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Wake County Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants to join our team as our next Senior Identification Specialist. In this role, you will supervise Identification Specialists in the absence of a supervisor to ensure the quality and accuracy of all criminal fingerprint cards taken within their shift; verify all arrestee identifications as well as oversee the daily work activities of approximately four employees during absence of the assigned supervisor. You will obtain and establish an arrest record resulting from a criminal arrest; fingerprint arrestees utilizing the Live Scan Fingerprint System; access a variety of confidential data files by entering personal arrestee information into the booking system to establish a criminal arrest history and record as well as provide training to newly hired Identification Specialists on how to obtain fingerprints, how to create a criminal record and how to make a positive identification on an arrestee in custody. Essential Functions: Review officer submitted information and interview arrestees to gain biographical arrest data Input data into applicable databases Uses Livescan technology, fingerprints and photographs statutorily authorized arrestees Submit arrestee information, fingerprints and DNA samples to the SBI Perform quality control of fingerprint cards Review collected fingerprints to ensure quality and clarity Perform fingerprint verification and identification Capture fingerprints from all arrestees presented Utilize digital fingerprint devices and programs to verify the identity of the arrestee based on fingerprint ten-print comparison Operate a Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Terminal Complete required DCI certification training and maintain that certification thereafter Access DCI terminal to obtain prior arrest record on arrestees Examine record for wants or warrants and relay that information to the appropriate enforcement authority Address staffing issues when staff call out Provide direction for squad members in assigned functions Review work completed by staff and makes/submits corrections as needed Train new Identification Specialists Confer with the Training Coordinator regarding training goals and program completion requirements Provide direct training supervision of new staff members and address trainee performance issues as they arise

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related field
Six months experience in the science of fingerprint identification
Successful completion of a fingerprint comparison course within 12 months of employment
NC Division of Criminal Information certification required within 12 months of employment - Must maintain current certification thereafter
Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle high stress situations calmly and effectively
Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely
Ability to lead and guide others to develop new skills or knowledge that will enhance their work
Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals
Knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education

Responsibilities

Supervise Identification Specialists in the absence of a supervisor to ensure the quality and accuracy of all criminal fingerprint cards taken within their shift
Verify all arrestee identifications
Oversee the daily work activities of approximately four employees during absence of the assigned supervisor
Obtain and establish an arrest record resulting from a criminal arrest
Fingerprint arrestees utilizing the Live Scan Fingerprint System
Access a variety of confidential data files by entering personal arrestee information into the booking system to establish a criminal arrest history and record
Provide training to newly hired Identification Specialists on how to obtain fingerprints, how to create a criminal record and how to make a positive identification on an arrestee in custody
Review officer submitted information and interview arrestees to gain biographical arrest data
Input data into applicable databases
Uses Livescan technology, fingerprints and photographs statutorily authorized arrestees
Submit arrestee information, fingerprints and DNA samples to the SBI
Perform quality control of fingerprint cards
Review collected fingerprints to ensure quality and clarity
Perform fingerprint verification and identification
Capture fingerprints from all arrestees presented
Utilize digital fingerprint devices and programs to verify the identity of the arrestee based on fingerprint ten-print comparison
Operate a Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Terminal
Complete required DCI certification training and maintain that certification thereafter
Access DCI terminal to obtain prior arrest record on arrestees
Examine record for wants or warrants and relay that information to the appropriate enforcement authority
Address staffing issues when staff call out
Provide direction for squad members in assigned functions
Review work completed by staff and makes/submits corrections as needed
Train new Identification Specialists
Confer with the Training Coordinator regarding training goals and program completion requirements
Provide direct training supervision of new staff members and address trainee performance issues as they arise