Sheriff's Identification Technician (Open & Promotional) bei County of San Mateo, CA
County of San Mateo, CA · Redwood City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Redwood City
About the Department
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to protecting lives and property and is committed to providing the highest level of professional law enforcement and correctional services. As stewards of our community, we envision a world where all humanity is valued and respected. We recognize our role as leaders in this effort and commit to seek creative and effective ways to work with and listen to the needs of our residents, businesses, and stakeholders. We do this with the passion to preserve safety for all who live, visit, or work in San Mateo County. To learn more about the Sheriff’s Office, visit: https://www.smcsheriff.com/.
Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform technical and clerical duties related to fingerprinting and fingerprint classification work at the Maguire Correctional Facility in Redwood City, CA. The technician will take, classify, compare and identify fingerprints. Sheriff's Identification Technicians also research files for a wide variety of police information including prior records, case histories, and aliases and appear in court as expert witnesses in fingerprint identification and classification. Identification Technicians come into contact with inmates during the course of their work.The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently within established guidelines and have some experience with and knowledge of criminal justice databases.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Position Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Classify, identify and verify fingerprints.
- Maintain fingerprint, photograph and identification files.
- Search files for a wide variety of police information including prior records, case histories and aliases.
- Search California Identification (CAL ID) database through the Department of Justice Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
- Answer correspondence requesting arrest information or disposition of cases.
- Issue letters establishing identification based on fingerprint analysis.
- Compile requirements of the state criminal justice system.
- Appear in court as an expert witness in fingerprint identification and classification.
- Process fingerprints with proper interpretation of vehicle and penal codes.
- Use a computer to retrieve, type and update information in the automated booking system.
- Fingerprint using digital devices.
- Provide off-hours services as required.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
- One year of experience in criminal identification or fingerprint work in a law-enforcement agency.
Fingerprint classification and identification systems, Automated Fingerprint Identification and National Crime Information Center; policies and procedures related to the Identification and Records section of the Sheriff's Department; office practices and procedures; basic business data processing principles; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic arithmetic; and basic record keeping principles and practices.
Skill/Ability to:
Perform detailed work accurately; compose occasional correspondence from brief instructions; operate standard office equipment including a computer terminal; use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines; prioritize work and meet deadlines; organize and maintain accurate files and records; make accurate arithmetic calculations; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a detailed background investigation/criminal history review.
- Must be willing to wear an appropriate uniform.
- Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts with weekends, holidays, evenings or other shift work.
Other Qualifications
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, Confidential and Management extra-help/limited term, and SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination will consist of a written test (weight: pass/fail) and a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in the County of San Mateo, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Please note: The anticipated dates of the recruitment and examination processes are listed below. Please make plans to be present for these opportunities. Applicants will be notified of the final date, time, and place of the examinations with as much advance notice as possible. Due to logistics involved in giving the exam, no make-up exams will be offered.
Tentative Recruitment Schedule:
Final Filing Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST
Written Test: October 24 and/or 25, 2025
Panel Interview: Week of November 3, 2025
About the County
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
