The purpose of the work is to identify and maintain identification files based solely on the use of fingerprints in Nevada’s Criminal History Records Repository. Separate files consisting of adult offenders, juvenile offenders and applicant records are maintained and updated using ten-print fingerprint cards and the associated record entry contained in the Repository’s automated record file, whereby authorized users may make computer inquiries of the file for arrest information and/or identification purposes.
Fingerprint technicians also Initiate and conduct appropriate manual searches and recognize the need for searching other classifications not indicated in order to locate record or determine non-existence of prior record. They use a fingerprint image scanner (FIS) and automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) to set core and access placement for minutiae reading. They operate fingerprint image monitor (FIM) by visually verifying that the fingerprint image on the screen is the same as the corresponding image on the fingerprint card.
They review all required information for accuracy and completeness, corrects any information omitted or incomplete, and enters pattern types for each finger. When necessary, they set and/or correct core and access placement to assist the system in setting correct geometric patterns and conducting subsequent searches. They review the list to determine if any candidate warrants review and displays candidate file print image and search print image on split screen to verify and/or eliminate the candidate.
Basic Requirements for Fingerprint Technician in Nevada
Fingerprint/Records Technician I
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year experience working in a criminal justice agency as defined in NRS 179A.030. Forty hours of course work in the classification and/or identification of fingerprints or criminology may be substituted for the one year of experience.
Fingerprint/Records Technician II
Graduation from high school or equivalent education supplemented with a recognized course in the classification and identification of fingerprints using the Henry and NCIC systems of classification; and two years experience applying these systems, and the filing and retrieval of fingerprints for identification purposes; OR Two years experience as a Fingerprint/Records Technician I in Nevada State service.
Fingerprint/Records Technician III
Graduation from high school or equivalent education supplemented with a recognized course in the classification and identification of fingerprints using the Henry and NCIC systems of classification and three years experience applying these systems and the filing and retrieval of fingerprints for identification purposes; OR One year of experience as a Fingerprint/Records Technician II in Nevada State service.
Fingerprint/Records Technician IV
Graduation from high school or equivalent education supplemented with a recognized course in the classification and identification of fingerprints using the Henry and NCIC systems and three years experience applying these systems of which one year involved the directing and auditing of the work of others; OR One year of satisfactory service as a Fingerprint/Records Technician III in Nevada State service.
All applicants must undergo an extensive background investigation prior to being considered for appointment, must be willing to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays, and are required to be NCIC and NCJIS certified.
Fingerprint Technician Training in Nevada
Current Latent Print Certification or Tenprint Fingerprint Certification issued by the International Association for Identification will substitute for the required training and experience.
Online Fingerprint Technician Training
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