Tenprint Examiner

JOB
WHO MAY APPLY: Open to the public. Applicants must be US citizens or Legal Permanent Residents who are able to read and write the English language and meet the required background qualifications for employment with King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO). Please be sure to review the list of automatic disqualifiers for employment with KCSO. NOTE: An Eligibility List is created from this recruitment and is valid for one year from date of certification and will be used to fill future vacancies. You can access King County Civil Service Rules at Civil Service Rules. For application instructions and requirements, specific to Sheriff Office positions, please visit; Civil Service Application Requirements ( The Tenprint Examiner position is a great opportunity to join the King County Regional Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Program and start a career in criminal justice! The responsibilities of this classification include identifying fingerprints by conducting a thorough examination, researching fingerprints and related files to make identifications; storing and retrieving criminal history information using specialized computer applications; communicating with law enforcement agencies on matters relating to identification and criminal information. WORK LOCATION: Blackriver Building in Renton. Examiners work in the Tenprint Unit of the King County Regional AFIS Program, under the Technical Services Division of the King County Sheriff’s Office. WORK SCHEDULE: These positions are based on a 40-hour workweek and overtime eligible. Positions operate 7 days a week, 24-hours a day, including holidays. Applicants must be able to work any shift. Assigned shifts and days off may vary at the discretion of management and may rotate on a periodic basis. Additional hours beyond assigned shift may be required. Assigned schedules may include standard or compressed workweeks.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Use AFIS to scan, search, compare, and store fingerprint records. Input demographic data and perform quality adjustments to images as needed.Analyze and compare fingerprints to make identifications, using rolled or flat fingerprint impressions. Perform fingerprint, name, alias, and warrant searches using AFIS and other systems to determine identity; analyze and resolve identity problems.Use Livescan or ink to capture fingerprints for use in resolving identity issues. Prepare written reports about conclusions, maintain logs and records of work performed such as expunging, vacating, or sealing conviction, and arrest records.Troubleshoot basic AFIS computer problems, work with vendor service engineers to resolve issues.Testify in court regarding the work performed, the fingerprint examination process, and the underlying principles and basis behind conclusions.Maintain qualifications as an expert; keep apprised of relevant court cases, current publications, and professional journals.May provide educational presentations for citizens’ academies, local schools, and tours of the units. Research and make recommendations for procedural changes.Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation