Salary : $44,226.00 - $53,742.00 AnnuallyLocation : Fresno County, CAJob Type: PermanentJob Number: 25-0003Department: SheriffOpening Date: 01/07/2025Closing Date: 1/16/2025 4:00 PM PacificPosition DescriptionAPPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLYThe Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office is offering excellent opportunities for motivated individuals who are seeking a career opportunity as an Identification Technician I. TheIdentification Technician I is responsible for fingerprinting, photographing, and collecting DNA from inmates; fingerprinting job seekers and the public for background checks, and locating warrants connected with inmates and confirming identity matches.Note: The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill both permanent and extra-help positions. Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS. As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination and a thorough background investigation (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). Background investigations include employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified. Positions in this classification are in Medical Group II - Moderate Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require moderate physical effort using arms, legs, back, and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing or pulling of objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) 10-25 pounds, and occasionally over 25 pounds. Generally, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved.Fresno County Detention Facilities are no-hostage facilities. This means that in the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Samples of DutiesKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum QualificationsApplicants must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:OPTION 1:Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience with a criminal justice agency.OPTION 2:Education: Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. At least fifteen (15) of the required semester units must be in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field.Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
- A completed Fresno County employment application is required and must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete, and accurate work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) may result in the disqualification of your application.
- In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned (bachelor's degree, master's degree, etc.), and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application may disqualify the applicant from consideration.
- College/university transcripts are required to verify completion of qualifying units.
- If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application or email it to
SELECTION PROCESS:Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:
- Online Examination - The written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
- Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.
Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- Fresno County Employment Application
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Copies of transcripts (if qualifying under option 2)
Please note: All required application materials must be submitted online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, in person in our office, email or fax will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.HOW TO APPLY:Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. The online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the job information flyer and click Apply to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions (such as the formatting of work experience) may result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging onto: Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State, and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) ###-#### at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Analyst: Tiffany LeeREGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Health Insurance
- Competitive Retirement Plan
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Annual Leave Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include:
- Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
- Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
- Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.
EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION01 If required to take an online examination, do you have access to a computer with an internet connection that will allow you to take the examination? This examination will take approximately one (1) hour. If you marked 'no', please contact our office at (559) ###-#### as soon as possible.
02 If qualifying under Option 2, you must identify in the space below at least fifteen (15) semester units of coursework in Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field. Please provide the following information in the field below:-course number-course title-number and type of units (semester or quarter units)-college/university where completedFor example: CADD 14 - 2D CAD I - 3 semester units, Fresno City CollegePlease note that copies of transcripts are also required. Failure to provide this information in the format requested will result in the disqualification of your application.If you are qualifying under Option 1, please enter N/A in the field below. 03 If qualifying under option 2, I understand that copies of transcripts are required. I understand that if they are missing or do not verify I meet the education requirements for the position that my application will be denied. If qualifying under option 1, please select N/A .
- Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
- No, I have not attached my transcripts and understand my application will be denied.
- N/A, I am not qualifying under any education option requiring transcripts.
04 Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
- County Website
- LinkedIn
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Other)
- Other Website
- Job Fair/Recruitment
- Friend, Relative, or Current County Employee
- Other
05 If you answered Other in any of the options listed in the previous question, please let us know where you first heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write N/A . 06 If you answered Job Fair/Recruitment Event in the previous question, please let us know which event you attended and heard about this opportunity in the space below. Otherwise, write N/A . Required Question