What You'll Be Doing The Wake County Sheriff's Office is seeking applicants to join our team as our next Senior Identification Specialist. In this role, you will supervise Identification Specialists in the absence of a supervisor to ensure the quality and accuracy of all criminal fingerprint cards taken within their shift; verify all arrestee identifications as well as oversee the daily work activities of approximately four employees during absence of the assigned supervisor. You will obtain and establish an arrest record resulting from a criminal arrest; fingerprint arrestees utilizing the Live Scan Fingerprint System; access a variety of confidential data files by entering personal arrestee information into the booking system to establish a criminal arrest history and record as well as provide training to newly hired Identification Specialists on how to obtain fingerprints, how to create a criminal record and how to make a positive identification on an arrestee in custody.

Essential Functions:

Review officer submitted information and interview arrestees to gain biographical arrest data Input data into applicable databases Use Livescan technology to fingerprint and photograph statutorily authorized arrestees Submit arrestee information, fingerprints and DNA samples to the SBI Review collected fingerprints to ensure quality and clarity Perform fingerprint verification and identification Capture fingerprints from all arrestees presented Utilize digital fingerprint devices and programs to verify the identity of the arrestee based on fingerprint ten-print comparison Operate a Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Terminal Complete required DCI certification training and maintain that certification thereafter Access DCI terminal to obtain prior arrest record on arrestees Examine record for wants or warrants and relay that information to the appropriate enforcement authority Address staffing issues when staff call out Provide direction for squad members in assigned functions Review work completed by staff and make/submit corrections as needed Train new Identification Specialists Confer with the Training Coordinator regarding training goals and program completion requirements Provide direct training supervision of new staff members and address trainee performance issues as they arise About Our Team With a wide array of services, Wake County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow, and play. Wake County Government employs approximately 4500 employees and approximately 1000 of those are employed by the Sheriff's Office which provides Law Enforcement services throughout the community. With over 850 square miles of area and over 1 million residents, the Wake County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for those in the unincorporated areas of the County. For more information about Wake County Government, visit www.wake.gov and the Wake County Sheriff's Office at www.wake.gov/sheriff. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related field Six months experience in the science of fingerprint identification 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 Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Ability to handle high stress situations calmly and effectively Ability to accomplish tasks and processes accurately and completely Ability to lead and guide others to develop new skills or knowledge that will enhance their work Ability to actively participate as a member of a team to move toward the completion of goals Knowledge of systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience or education

About This Position Location:

Public Safety Center Raleigh, NC 27601

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

Mon

•Fri 8:00am

•5:00pm

Hiring Range:

25.38

•31.10

Market Range:

25.38

•36.83 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

7:00 pm on 10/7/2026