8249 Fingerprint Technician I – San Francisco Sheriff’s Office (8249)

Company Description

Application Opening: July 25, 2025
Application Deadline:  August 15, 2025
Compensation: $ 76,466-$92,976/Yearly
Recruitment ID:  C00363

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Fingerprint Technician I take fingerprints using Live Scan System or inked impressions, and photographs using Digital Mug Shot System and performs other related duties as required. Essential functions of the job are: fingerprinting inmates and criminal defendants; taking palm prints; documenting demographic and other vital information; classifying fingerprints; searching fingerprints using Automated Fingerprint Identification System; assigning tracking numbers; taking photographs of inmates and criminal defendants; checking names of individuals fingerprinted and photographed on computer data base; transmitting fingerprint and other identification information to Department of Justice; reviewing incoming data sheets; interacting with other law enforcement agencies; and typing correspondence and forms.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Fingerprints inmates and criminal defendants using Live Scan system or inked impression for identification, comparison and record keeping purposes.
2. Takes palm prints using manual rolling process, for identification, comparison and record keeping purposes.
3. Obtain demographic and vital statistics information, i.e., height, weight, date of birth, place of birth and identifying marks of inmates and criminal defendants.
4. Documents demographic and other relevant information by entering the information into the computer database and on a log sheet.
5. Searches fingerprints using Automated Fingerprint Identification System for comparison and identification purposes.
6. Assigns appropriate tracking number for identification and record keeping.
7. Classifies pattern types on fingerprint cards according to techniques prescribed in the Henry System.
8. Takes photographs of inmates and criminal defendants using digital mug shot system for identification and record keeping purposes.
9. Checks the names of individuals fingerprinted and photographed, on computer database for outstanding warrants and registrations of sex, narcotics and arson offenders.
10. Transmits fingerprint and other identification information to Department of Justice via NATMS (Network AFIS Transaction Management System) for criminal identification purpose.
11. Reviews incoming CII and FBI "rap sheets" from Federal and State law enforcement agencies for duplicate tracking numbers.
12. Searches fingerprint information forwarded from the Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner to identify the deceased and to determine if the person has a criminal record.
13. Interacts with other law enforcement agencies to exchange fingerprints and other relevant identification information.
14. Retrieves fingerprint and other relevant information from bureau files or computer database for authorized individuals and agencies.
15. Reviews fingerprint and other bureau identification files on a routine basis for eliminating obsolete records.
16. Types correspondence and forms using computer or typewriter.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

This examination is open to individuals meeting all of the minimum qualifications listed below by the close of application filing, unless otherwise noted. 

• Six (6) months (equivalent of 1,000 hours) of verifiable experience interacting with the public; OR
• Completion of a one semester college level accredited course in classification and identification of fingerprints with a minimum grade of "C" or equivalent or completion of a formal on-the-job training course in fingerprint identification with a governmental law enforcement agency;
  AND
• Ability to type at 25 words per minute with no more than 10% error rate

Applicants must attach the following verification to their application:

1. Six Months of Verifiable experience on company letterhead OR

2. Completion of one semester college course with a minimum grade of “C” or better (Transcripts Required) AND

 3. Typing Certificate of 25 WPM with no more than 10% error rate

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information

Selection Procedures

Written Examination (Weight: 100%):