Latent Print Examiner I

Job Description:

Latent Print Examiner I

Description

To Protect and Serve the Community!

The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to the protection and well-being of every person in Solano County by providing excellent community service.

The values of the Sheriff’s Office are to bring:

Professionalism: Performing to the highest standards with integrity, ethical behavior and accountability.

Trust: Confidence in the character and ability to meet expectations.

Courage: To persevere with mental and moral strength in the face of difficulty.

Innovation: Embrace and inspire creativity to apply better solutions that accomplish goals and outcomes.

Teamwork: Unified collaboration to accomplish common goals without regard to personal agendas.

Service: Providing professional assistance in support of the community's best interests and well-being.

Respect: To value and embrace individuality with special regard to differences.

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THE POSITION:

Under close supervision, incumbents learn and develop skills to perform manual friction ridge comparisons and latent print examinations for criminal identification which includes evaluating, comparing, and preserving prints; and entering prints into automated identification systems. This is a non-sworn classification located in the Sheriff’s Office.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collects, compares, and identifies latent friction ridge detail evidence found at crime scenes.
  
• Prepares hardcopy and digital latent prints for input into a variety of databases, to include the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
  
• Evaluates the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) results, forms conclusions and provides evidence to support findings.
  
• Prepares and maintains field and laboratory notes and technical/analytical reports.
  
• Prepares and maintains confidential case reports, records, and correspondence.
  
• Communicates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
  
• Responds to phone calls and in-person inquiries from attorneys, the public, and other law enforcement agencies.
  
• Maintains a clean and orderly laboratory and work environment.
  
• Assists Evidence Technicians as needed.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Either:One year of experience in a law enforcement agency performing criminal identification duties OR

Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter units from an accredited college or university with 12 semester/18 quarter units in chemistry or biology (with laboratory section), forensic science, criminal justice, evidence technology or another field related to the intent of this class.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

College transcripts may be required for this position. If qualifying under the education requirement, candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial college transcripts (which verify the student, institution, courses and units completed) by the final filing date. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.gov. Be sure to include the recruitment title Latent Print Examiner I and the recruitment number (25-412080-01) in your email or fax.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: The driver’s license must be kept current while employed in this class.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Crime Scenes: Employees in this class work in office and laboratory settings, and on occasion in the field, at crime scenes. Employees may be exposed to intense noises, fumes, odors, pollens, dust, inadequate lighting; to unpleasant field conditions including rainy, windy, cold, or hot weather; walking on uneven terrain; and to working around vehicles and equipment in operation with moving mechanical parts.
• Traffic Hazards: Employees in this class will be required to operate a vehicle and thus will be subject to traffic hazards while driving.
• Disruptive/Confrontational Human Contacts: Employees in this class may be subject to disruptive or confrontational people.
• Working at Heights: Employees in this class may be required to work at heights six feet and more above the ground on equipment and structures.
• Background Checks: The County will conduct a background check and a reference check on candidates prior to appointment including the State of California Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI), and criminal checks in any City/County where the applicant has lived, worked or gone to school.
• Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently to perform work at crime sites, at other work sites, to attend court proceedings and meetings with other County employees and travel long distances by car or airline.
• Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.

SELECTION PROCESS:

05/05/25- 5:00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application’s employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write “see resume,” as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS:

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,478.40 - $79,580.80 Annually