Identification Manager

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management


Why join the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff?
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Identification Unit is seeking a dedicated and reliable Identification Manager to join the Support Services Division. This role involves overseeing the Alameda/Contra Costa Automated Fingerprint Identification System (ACC-AFIS) and conducting detailed fingerprint comparisons using both manual methods and computer imaging.

As an Identification Manager, you will make key decisions that shape the future of our identification services. We are looking for a strong leader who fosters teamwork, mentors’ colleagues, and is committed to serving the citizens of Contra Costa County.

If you are passionate about leadership and public service, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Focused on leadership and skilled at leading a small unit
• A skilled communicator who encourages open dialogue and collaboration, with exceptional written communication skills demonstrated through report drafting, composing correspondence, providing recommendations, and maintaining documentation
• Capable of leading a diverse team toward shared objectives and goals
• Proficient in working within a law enforcement identification unit
• Confident and capable of effectively handling any internal or external issues that may arise
• A meticulous problem solver who can anticipate and plan for future challenges

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Ensuring all employees adhere to department policy and job expectations, and taking disciplinary action when conduct or performance issues arise
• Coordinating staff schedules
• Overseeing daily operations, assigning tasks, and ensuring staff follow proper procedures
• Providing training and development, technology updates, and best practices
• Handling administrative and budgetary duties

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will receive a comprehensive County benefits package, featuring Pension and Deferred Compensation
• A 9/80 work schedule is available, offering a three-day weekend every other week
• You will have an opportunity to work on new initiatives and operational strategies
• You will have a supportive work environment that encourages both independent contributions and leadership within a team, empowering those you oversee

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will manage high workloads while prioritizing effectively
• You will ensure compliance with complex State and Federal laws
• You will maintain accuracy and quality control of latent prints
• You are overseeing a 24-hour operation

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Managing Performance: Ensuring superior individual and group performance
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

To read the complete job description, please visit the website, www.cccounty.us/hr

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a Valid Class C California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in fingerprint identification including at least two (2) years as a supervisor or manager.

Substitution: Additional experience in the operation and/or management of an automated fingerprint identification system or as a latent fingerprint examiner may be substituted for the required education on a year-to-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years. No substitution is allowed for the required supervisory or management experience.

Background: A thorough investigation will be conducted by the Office of the Sheriff. Applicants shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or in any Federal jurisdiction, or of any other offense in any other state or in any Federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this State.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Leadership and supervisory experience and training
• Knowledge of Forensic Science and Criminal Identification
• Experience in fingerprint analysis
• Understanding of legal and regulatory standards
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Possessing degrees or certificates related to fingerprint analysis
• Possessing certifications from the International Association for Identification or equivalent credentials

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process. Remote Oral Board Interview: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited via email to complete a remote oral board interview. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies and an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include any of the competencies listed in the above job description. (Weight 100%)

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Remote Oral Board Interview: 6/10/2025- 6/15/2025

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christine Bissada at Christine.Bissada@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

• 

• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

Show more