Fingerprint Technician

Fingerprint Technician

As a Fingerprint Technician, you will be responsible for fingerprinting and photographing persons that have been charged with criminal offenses and are in custody at the El Paso County CJC (Criminal Justice Center) and POC (Police Operations Center). Police Fingerprint Technicians deal with a diverse clientele and must be able to remain calm and present a professional demeanor when confronted by aggressive, angry, or confrontational individuals. You will have direct contact with inmates during the fingerprint and Buccal DNA collection process. 
 

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Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:

• Process and register sex offenders at the POC
• Fingerprint and photograph adult and juvenile criminal suspects brought into the POC and CJC in accordance with FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigation) standards
• Collect Buccal DNA samples
• Fingerprint public applicants and new employees; accept and account for fees related to fingerprinting 
• Perform computer checks utilizing local, state, and national computer systems
• Create, update, and maintain criminal and police database files
• Process reports received for inclusion into CSPD's (Colorado Springs Police Department) records management system
• Staff the NCIC/CCIC (National Crime Information Center/Colorado Crime Information Center) desk
• Provide advice, records, and information to citizens, outside law enforcement agencies, and other CSPD staff

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of:

• Basic police department procedures and protocol
• Modern office equipment including computers and supporting software

Ability to:

• Take effective fingerprints and photographs of individuals
• Analyze fingerprint patterns; advise police staff as necessary
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

This shift position is in the Records Section, which is a 24-hour operation. Typical shifts include days (6 a.m. to 2 p.m.), swings (2 p.m. to 10 p.m.), and midnights (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.). New hires will be assigned to the shift with the greatest operational need. Your shift may change annually when shift picks occur. You must be able to work varied hours and days including holidays and weekends.

• A high school diploma or GED
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, NCIC OSN (Operator System Number) certification

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

• Two years of full-time responsible experience in a criminal justice, corrections, or law enforcement setting
• Fingerprinting experience and/or training
• Experience working with CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System), NCIC, or CCIC
• Demonstrated ability to type 35 net words per minute

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with travel from site to site and possible exposure to hostile, aggressive, or angry individuals and communicable diseases through direct contact with inmates.

To reduce potential hazards, latex gloves are provided and must be worn. 

Police Fingerprint Technicians may voluntarily undergo Hepatitis A and B series of shots, as well as annual tuberculosis testing

This position requires working in a hazardous correctional (jail) facility environment.

The job offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a polygraph examination, extensive background check, and other pre-employment assessments.
 
Applicants that have used marijuana or CBD products within 3 months from the date of their application submission will not be eligible for hire. More information about the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Marijuana Use Policy can be found at https://coloradosprings.gov/police-department/page/marijuana-use

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
 
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.
 
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• Please visit City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).
• Completing your application in full, including the entire work experience section, will assist Human Resources in the applicant screening process. Your application may not be considered if all of the information requested for each employer you list is not provided.
• Applicants may redact information from their resumes, certifications, transcripts, or any other additional application materials that identify the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. 
• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program.  More information can be found at https://dpo.colorado.gov/LicensingPortability
• Our Government Jobs application system does not allow you to edit your application after it has been submitted for a position. If you want to make changes, you may submit another application prior to the position’s closing date and time listed in the job posting. HR will review the last application you submit for a position.

 
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Salary : $4,115 - $4,940