Identification Specialist Job at Wake County Government

Wake County Government Raleigh, NC 27603

What You'll Be Doing
The Wake County CCBI Identification Specialist obtains and establishes arrest information while working within a detention environment.

Primary Duties:
Fingerprint, photograph, and collect DNA from arrestees in accordance with NC General Statutes
Verify identification of arrestees through fingerprints
Disseminate criminal information to other law enforcement and authorized agencies
Communicate clearly with arresting officers and magistrates criminal charge information required for accurate criminal records
NOTE: Successful completion of a background investigation, credit check, truth verification examination, and a pre-employment drug screen is required.

For positions with a remote work option, all Wake County Government remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Maine.

About Our Team

The Raleigh/Wake City-County Bureau of Identification was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1937 in an effort to provide for the better enforcement of the criminal laws in Wake County. CCBI is a specialized forensic bureau that functions as an independent criminal justice agency serving all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in Wake County. CCBI's mission is to continuously strive for perfection while setting the highest standards in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis of evidence, and collection of criminal arrest information. CCBI is comprised of approximately 80 full-time employees divided into three divisions: The Investigations Division, the Laboratory Division, and the Identification Division. The Investigations Division's responsibility is to provide crime scene investigation services to law enforcement agencies within Wake County. The Laboratory Division is responsible for the forensic analysis of evidence including DNA examination, latent print examination services, firearms examination, controlled substance analysis, DWI blood drug/alcohol analysis, digital evidence examination, photographic services, and facial recognition examinations. The Identification Division is divided into a Civil Identification Unit and a Criminal Identification Unit. The Civil Identification Unit is tasked with providing public fingerprinting services. The Criminal Identification Unit is responsible for the identity verification, collection of fingerprints and photographs, and the collection of statutorily required DNA collection kits upon all individuals arrested in Wake County. For more detailed information regarding CCBI and the services provided, please see our website at the following address: http://www.wakegov.com/ccbi/Pages/default.aspx.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related field
No specific experience required
Successful completion of a fingerprint comparison course within 12 months of employment
NC Division of Criminal Information certification required within 12 months of employment - Must maintain current certification thereafter
Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree in or with a concentration in forensic, natural, or other science-based field related to forensics
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Ability to provide positive and effective interpersonal communication skills in a team work environment
Ability to maintain professional bearing and demeanor while communicating with arrestees in a detention center
About This Position

Location: Wake County Detention Center Raleigh, NC 27603

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 24/7 rotating shifts

Hiring Range: $18.33-$20.16

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 12/16/2022


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