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Identification Technician I

County of Fresno
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Salary: $45,552.00 - $55,380.00 Annually

Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 4/3/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

 

Position Description

ONLINE EXAM WINDOW TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 15-16, 2026

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 1, 2026
 

The 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. The Identification 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.

Applicants must be willing to work shifts as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holiday. 

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. 

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants 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. A copy of your transcripts verifying the required education must be attached to your application.

Note: Incumbents must obtain and maintain Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance as a condition of employment.

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. 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. 
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

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