Fingerprint Technician Supervisor

DefinitionUnder direction, is responsible for supervising employees identifying individuals through fingerprints; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)Supervises technical and support employees to include conducting performance evaluations, initiating and issuing disciplinary actions, reviewing and signing time sheets, and approving/disapproving leave requests;Participates in the selection process by interviewing job candidates and making recommendations to management of preferred candidates;Conducts quality control reviews and documents standard operating procedures;Trains employees in the technical aspects of criminal identification through fingerprints, prisoner processing, and filing of identification information;Drafts various reports and memos;Presents testimony and evidence in court;Maintains (e.g., updates, converts, purges) files and generates statistics regarding Identification Unit activities;Conducts file audits and records retention reviews in accordance with department policies and court orders;Represents Division of Police and Identification Unit at meetings, presentations, and tours.

Minimum QualificationsFour (4) years of experience in obtaining and identifying fingerprints.Or: two (2) years of experience in obtaining and identifying fingerprints and Two (2) years of supervisory experience Or: Four (4) years of supervisory experience. Possession of LEADS/BCI certification by the end of the probationary period. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Thorough knowledge of fingerprints and palm prints; considerable knowledge of the principles of supervision; skill to obtain, compare, and match fingerprints; ability to train others; ability to operate a computer and relevant software; ability to read and comprehend memoranda, technical reports, and textbooks; ability to copy numbers and letters accurately; ability to write detailed and comprehensive technical reports; ability to communicate verbally about fingerprints to coworkers, making oneself understood; ability to file records according to an alphanumeric system.

Test/Job Contact InformationThe names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list, and will replace the names on the current list. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at 614-645-7439.

The examination process will consist of a situational judgment exam weighted 20% covering problem scenarios with response options; and a computerized exam weighted 80% covering Reading Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Logic & Reasoning, fingerprinting definitions, computer programs an comparisons, and 2016/2019 Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

The exam is expected to be administered in May-June. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test. For any position within the Division of Police, the hiring process will also include the completion of an extensive personal history questionnaire and a polygraph examination.