FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST I

FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST I Print ( ufeff FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST I Salary $80,682.72 - $102,985.20 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number J4332T Department SHERIFF Opening Date 03/25/2026 Closing Date 4/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We encourage applications from everyone. FILING PERIOD: We will be accepting online applications from Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 P.M (PT) on Thursday, April 23, 2026 , to be accepted. EXAM NUMBER J4332T Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation: Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Essential Job Functions Takes fingerprints and palm prints using printer's ink or computerized optical digital technology. Develops, collects, and preserves latent fingerprints from typical surfaces using conventional techniques, chemical processing, and alternate light source technologies. Compares latent prints to inked or digitally captured prints. Prepares, enters, and compares latent fingerprints in an automated fingerprint identification system. Participates in crime scene investigations to recognize, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence. Documents crime scenes through note-taking, diagramming, photographing, and video recording. Preserves impressions of shoe prints, tire tracks, and other objects at crime scenes through casting and photography. Prepares detailed reports of crime scene investigations, other activities, and comparison results. Accesses crime scenes in a variety of environments including remote areas requiring mountaineering and other entrance and egress techniques to document and collect evidence. Testifies as an expert witness in court. Serves on-call and responds to crime scene locations within LA County jurisdiction within short notice (typically departing within 20 minutes of notice) to process crime scenes during a 24-hour operation, including nights and on holidays. For more information, please view the classification specification:FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST I ( Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY OPTION I Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate of Arts or Science degree in criminalistics, police science, or a related field with completion of a minimum of eight (8) semester units or twelve (12) quarter units of photography, crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, or criminalistics. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS BY THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. OPTION II Two years of experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of a Forensic Technician II (technician ii&pagetype=classSpecifications) , Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems Technician II (Fingerprint Identification Systems Technician II&pagetype=classSpecifications) , Criminalistics Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Technician&pagetype=classSpecifications) , Photographer I (I&pagetype=classSpecifications) , or work experience detecting, lifting, and retrieving latent prints from crime scenes, or providing direct assistance to forensic identification specialists or other law enforcement investigation professionals conducting field investigations. LICENSE A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a valid California Class C Driver License prior to appointment. Out-of-state applicants must have a valid license from the state in which they reside at the time of filing.Out-of-State applicants will be required to obtain a California Class C Driver License prior to appointment. LICENSE INFORMATION Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. A copy of your record must be presented at the time of your appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. PHYSICAL CLASS Physical Class III u2013 Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION To receive credit for the requiredcoursework and degree, youMUST includea legible copy of theofficial transcripts AND official degree, or official letterfrom the accredited institution which shows the completed semester/quarter units of coursework in the areas of specializationwith your application or within 7 days from the end of the filing period (from Thursday, April 23, 2026). Documentation should be submitted indicate your name, the exam title, and exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection.Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement. The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: Related fields include, but are not limited to: Administration of Justice, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Engineering, Fire Technology, Forensic Science, Geology, Genetics and Cell Biology, Health Science, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Photography, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, and Sociology. For a full description of the class specifications of Los Angeles County's Forensic Technician II (technician ii&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item # 4888), Automated Fingerprint Identification System Technician II (Fingerprint Identification Systems Technician II&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item # 1552), Criminalistics Laboratory Technician (Laboratory Technician&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item # 4331), andPhotographer I (I&pagetype=classSpecifications) (Item # 7076) please click the hyperlink on the job title OR go to Department of Human Resources website at and type in the job title or item number under

Created: 2026-03-27