Trainee Fingerprint Identification Specialist

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office seeks a trainee-level fingerprint technician to classify, compare and identify fingerprints using local, state, and national systems. You will handle records, assist with hearings, and respond to inquiries while maintaining accuracy and security.

Role requires familiarity with fingerprint classification, NCIC/AFIS, and robust data entry, with a 24/7 shift schedule and compliance with safety and background checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Fingerprint Science.
• Knowledge of the NCIC Fingerprint Classification System.
• Knowledge of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System.
• Knowledge of alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
• Knowledge of Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform fingerprint comparison.
• Ability to conduct criminal history searches.
• Ability to take legible and quality fingerprints.
• Ability to collect, sort, organize, and evaluate data to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to operate a computer to enter and retrieve data accurately.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio, teletype, and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to rapidly make logical decisions based on available information.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Classifies, compares, and identifies fingerprints.
• Conducts fingerprint searches through local, state, and national crime information computer systems.
• Confirms warrants from JSO and assist other agencies in confirmation.
• Verifies and assembles appropriate records for hearings, serving of warrants and court proceedings.
• Responds to written and verbal inquiries.
• Provides copies of fingerprints, photographs, or arrest records as requested by various law enforcement officials and other authorized personnel.
• Maintains fingerprint and criminal history files.
• Files and retrieves various documents and reports for department and court use.
• Enters information into manual and automated record-keeping systems.
• Takes fingerprints of individuals for the purpose of criminal history searches as needed.
• Operates two-way radio, teletype, and computerized information systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Fingerprint science

NCIC classification

AFIS

Filing systems

Policies and procedures

Fingerprint comparison

Criminal history searches

Legible fingerprints

Data entry

Computer operations

Communication

Decision making

Physical endurance

Education

Two-year education/experience in clerical work

Job description

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office seeks a trainee-level fingerprint technician to classify, compare and identify fingerprints using local, state, and national systems. You will handle records, assist with hearings, and respond to inquiries while maintaining accuracy and security.

Role requires familiarity with fingerprint classification, NCIC/AFIS, and robust data entry, with a 24/7 shift schedule and compliance with safety and background checks.