AUTOMATED FINGERPRINT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM TECHNICIAN I

• Job Description

  Position/Program Information
  
  FILING DATES:
  
  SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 AT 8:00 A.M. (PT) THROUGH OCTOBER 10, 2024 before 5:00 P.M. (PT)
  
  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  
  EXAM NUMBER:
  
  J1551K
  
  TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
  
  OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
  
  REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
  
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  L os Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

  • Flexible Benefit Plans - The County provides each employee with a monthly "benefit allowance" they can use to pay for benefits, allowing employees to choose among a variety of pre-tax and after-tax benefits that include Medical and Dental coverage, Group life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Health care spending accounts, Long-term disability health insurance, Subsidized Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
  • Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plan; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a county matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
  • Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
  • Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year.

  
  For more details on employee benefits, please visit https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
  DEFINITION
  Receives training and practical experience in the technical aspects of fingerprinting and fingerprint classification work.
  
  CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
  Positions allocable to this entry level class are assigned to the Sheriff Department's Fingerprint Identification Unit and, under close supervision, receive instruction and on-the-job training in classifying, filing, searching, coding and maintaining records for fingerprint identification. Activities are of a progressively more responsible and technical nature including all phases of the Fingerprint Identification Unit work. Incumbents are required to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
  
  Essential Job Functions
  
  Analyzes daily criminal, custody, registrant, deceased, applicant and identification, booking submissions of fingerprints and palm prints within the Los Angeles County Multi-Modal Biometric System (MBIS).
  
  Evaluates the quality of friction ridge impressions, sets/corrects core and axis, or sequencings on fingerprints submitted by the County's Live Scans, and performs visual analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verifications.
  
  Performs visual inspections of various images for quality purposes within the MBIS, i.e., facial and Iris recognition.
  
  Examines various data systems, to verify fingerprints with any previous file of an arrestee or applicant are from the same source.
  Handle searches and comparisons involving manual submissions of friction ridge impressions from various law enforcement requestors.
  
  Interact with a variety of law enforcement personnel from LASD and external agencies.
  
  Requirements
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  Option I:
  Completion of a recognized* accredited course in fingerprint interpretation and classification**
  
  Option II:
  Three (3) months experience classifying fingerprints according to the Henry Classification System.
  
  LICENSE
  A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
  
  PHYSICAL CLASS
  Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
  
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
  *Recognized accredited courses in fingerprint interpretation and classification refers to courses taken at accredited institutions.
  
  **In order to receive credit for the required coursework, you MUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts and/or certificate from the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the area of specialization at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the educational requirement.
  
  SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
  As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains pre-investigative questionnaire which will be utilized as part of the background investigative process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait for twelve (12) months from the date of disqualification in order to reapply.
  
  Additional Information
  
  EXAMINATION CONTENT
  This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
  
  PART I
  A computerized multiple-choice test covering reading comprehension, written expression, data analysis and interpretation, checking for errors, and pattern recognition weighted 60%.
  
  PART II
  A performance test evaluating the ability to interpret and classify fingerprint weighted 40%.
  
  CANDIDATES MUST BRING A FINGERPRINT GLASS AND RIDGE COUNTER FOR THE PERFORMANCE TEST.
  
  Candidates will take the computerized multiple-choice test and performance test on the same day. However, only candidates who pass the written test will have their performance test scored.
  
  THE MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND PERFORMANCE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
  
  CANDIDATES MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON EACH WEIGHTED PART OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
  
  TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
  
  Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
  
  This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.
  
  TEST PREPARATION
  Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.
  

  • An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

  
  Please note that these resources are intended to provide general information about the types of tests and assessments used by the County of Los Angeles. These resources do not contain details of the exam nor the specific questions you will be asked to answer during the test administration. The exam content section describes the areas assessed by the test and you are invited to study and review whatever material you believe will help you to prepare.
  
  VETERAN'S CREDIT
  If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your DD214 Form issued by the branch of service with your application for review.
  
  ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
  The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation.
  
  SPECIAL INFORMATION
  
  SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
  
  ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
  
  

  • use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.

  
  Any employee found in violation of this policy will be subject to discharge.
  
  VACANCY INFORMATION
  The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Technology and Support Division, Records & Identification Bureau.
  
  AVAILABLE SHIFT Any Shift
  
  APPOINTEES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT, INCLUDING EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.
  
  APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
  
  APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
  
  TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
  
  All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only. Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.
  
  Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.
  
  The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.
  
  Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
  
  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICIAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD, NO EXCEPTIONS.
  
  Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 P.M. (PT) deadline on Thurs day, October 10, 2024, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
  
  IMPORTANT NOTES
  
  

  • Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
  • FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
  • Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED .

  
  
  CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL
  All notices including invitation letters, result letters and notices of non-acceptance will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add cacontre@lasd.org , as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com , and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Please note, if you opt out of receiving emails, you can visit governmentjobs.com, log into your profile and check your inbox. The inbox retains a copy of all emails sent, for your records.
  
  NOTE: Candidates who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of application filing. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on the faxed documents.
  
  SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
  Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
  
  NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
  All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
  
  California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
  ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
  Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
  Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
  Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
  Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
  
  For more information on Employment Information, click on the link below.
  http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/247636_EmploymentInformation.pdf
  
  For detailed information, please click here
  
  Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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