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Overview
The Sheriff’s Crime Laboratory has an opening for a
Latent Print Examiner . This is a non-sworn position characterized by a high degree of responsibility for accuracy and quality of work, with great attention to detail in performing specialized analysis and comparison of latent prints for the identification of persons. Location: County of San Diego. The Department emphasizes a commitment to fair and equitable selection processes and maintains practices such as Blind Applicant Screening to minimize personal information in hiring decisions. This position includes opportunities for salary increases during June 2026 and June 2027 as described below. Salary Increases
June 2026 – 3.90% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .40% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 3.40% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + .40% Market Adjustment) Responsibilities
Perform specialized analysis and comparison of latent prints for identification of persons. Ensure accuracy and maintain a high standard of quality in all work. Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed date. If not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in forensics, administration of justice, evidence technology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field, which must have included one (1) year of internship with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in latent print development or with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons; OR An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in administration of justice, evidence technology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in latent print development, AND at least one (1) year of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons; OR Four (4) years of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons. Certification as a Latent Print Examiner through the International Association of Identification (IAI) may substitute for up to one year of experience in analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons for all three options listed above. Additional Information
Click here to view the complete job description for this position. The Department of Human Resources maintains a Blind Applicant Screening process to remove personally identifiable information from new recruitments to promote fair and equitable selection. Condition of Employment: As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation: Qualified candidates will be placed on a six-month employment list based on scores from the evaluation of application and supplemental questionnaire responses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer, the County of San Diego values diversity and inclusion and supports veterans’ hiring and development. See resources linked in the original posting for veteran preferences and military skills translation. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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The Sheriff’s Crime Laboratory has an opening for a
Latent Print Examiner . This is a non-sworn position characterized by a high degree of responsibility for accuracy and quality of work, with great attention to detail in performing specialized analysis and comparison of latent prints for the identification of persons. Location: County of San Diego. The Department emphasizes a commitment to fair and equitable selection processes and maintains practices such as Blind Applicant Screening to minimize personal information in hiring decisions. This position includes opportunities for salary increases during June 2026 and June 2027 as described below. Salary Increases
June 2026 – 3.90% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + .40% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 3.40% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + .40% Market Adjustment) Responsibilities
Perform specialized analysis and comparison of latent prints for identification of persons. Ensure accuracy and maintain a high standard of quality in all work. Hiring Process and Timeline
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. Anticipated Start Date: Based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed date. If not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in forensics, administration of justice, evidence technology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field, which must have included one (1) year of internship with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in latent print development or with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons; OR An associate's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in administration of justice, evidence technology, biology, chemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in latent print development, AND at least one (1) year of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency in analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons; OR Four (4) years of experience with an accredited forensic services provider or criminal justice agency analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons. Certification as a Latent Print Examiner through the International Association of Identification (IAI) may substitute for up to one year of experience in analyzing friction ridge impressions for usability and making comparisons for all three options listed above. Additional Information
Click here to view the complete job description for this position. The Department of Human Resources maintains a Blind Applicant Screening process to remove personally identifiable information from new recruitments to promote fair and equitable selection. Condition of Employment: As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation: Qualified candidates will be placed on a six-month employment list based on scores from the evaluation of application and supplemental questionnaire responses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer, the County of San Diego values diversity and inclusion and supports veterans’ hiring and development. See resources linked in the original posting for veteran preferences and military skills translation. The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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