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TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS: (The position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Directs and manages the day-to-day, 24-hour operation and activities of personnel, programs and facilities within the Central Identification Unit.
• Interprets and enforces the Department’s duty manual, general orders and guidelines.
• Provides supervision, training and technical assistance to subordinate personnel in the operation of the Department’s in-house Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), manual identification methodology and all other aspects of related identification work.
• Establishes procedures for the operation of the local CAL-ID identification system including user agency case submission, automated on-line booking identification and Central Identification Unit case work assignment procedures for both automated and manual systems.
• Provides operational and statistical reports to state CAL-ID and local R.A.N. boards, user agencies and County Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association and establishes procedures for county and regional operations.
• Assists and advises the local R.A.N. Board and the Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association on matters of policy, budget and quality assurance.
• Develops a system with user agencies for the exchange of information.
• Establishes procedures, in conjunction with the county Department of Correction, for fingerprint identification of prisoners and maintenance of quality fingerprints captures.
• Assists and advises the Chief of Police on personnel, budgetary and policy matters in the Central Identification Unit.
• Prepares and maintains the local CAL-ID sectional budget; monitors and controls expenses, training, materials and equipment.
• Coordinates the recruitment, hiring, processing and orientation of new personnel.
• Directs and evaluates the training process of new employees; and complies with on-going state and federal mandated training of employees.
• Directs in-house training of police officers and records personnel in the taking of inked and rolled fingerprints; use of live-scan devices; the development, processing and lifting of latent print evidence, and in the services provided by the Central Identification Unit.
• Serves as the liaison with all department units as well as with other law enforcement, criminal justice and government agencies to ensure continuity and conformance with the local CAL-ID system.

Typical End Results Include: Ensuring that the Department’s mission and goals are met. Assuring the efficiency and quality of case work output, reports, training and staff performance. Ensuring compliance with on-going state and federal mandated training of employees. Ensuring continuity and conformance with local CAL-ID system.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the classification of fingerprints under the Henry Classification System.
• Knowledge of proper techniques used in the collection and comparison of fingerprints and similar types of prints and impressions.
• Knowledge of all aspects of CAL-ID and the Remote Access Network.
• Knowledge of all aspects of the operation of an on-site AFIS and live scan technology.
• Knowledge of photography and photo finishing.
• Knowledge of laws of evidence, criminal procedure and court room procedure.
• Knowledge of recent developments, literature and sources of information relative to the identification function.
• Knowledge of modern methods of classifying, indexing, filing and preserving identification records and evidence.
• Knowledge of accepted principles of supervision, including accepted principles of providing on-the-job training.
• Ability to write logical and concise reports and to prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise notes and records.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.

• Knowledge of Police Department procedures related to the Latent Fingerprint Unit.
• Knowledge of City and Police Departmental procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to read, understand and follow departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances.
• Ability to work harmoniously with department personnel, representatives of other law enforcement agencies and public and private agencies or groups.

(Formerly Latent Fingerprint Examiner Manager)