Identification Technician Jobs

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) founded in 1803 is the 3rd largest sheriff's office in Ohio. HCSO has approximately 900 employees dedicated to ensuring the safety of nearly 1 million residents who call Hamilton County Home.

If you wake up with a heart and mind to serve your community, we're looking for you. Serving in the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office can be the most fulfilling career opportunity you will ever experience.

At the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, our goal is to recruit a high-quality, diverse group of candidates that reflect the community we serve.

Under the protection of Correction Officers, our Identification Technicians performs a variety of clerical duties related to booking arrestees and inmates in the Hamilton County Jail Center.

Job Summary

• Collects medical history during intake including DNA samples as required by law.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks to assist with the efficient operation of the department (e.g. operate computer, prepares and mails form/documents, files, answers phones, etc.)
• Alerts Intake Officers of medical emergencies, injuries, claims by new arrestee, suicidal tendencies, or other pertinent information.
• Gathers arrest and booking documentation, fingerprints, and mug shots.
• Assists other Law Enforcement Agencies or other agencies or officials with fingerprint requests
• Processes incoming inmates and arrestees.
• Assists law enforcement community by accurately and completely gathering biometric data to assist in the positive identification of an individual who has been arrested;

Requirements

• Must type a minimum of 30 wpm accurately
• Previous customer service experience and the ability to professionally deal with difficult people at times.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must have basic office skills - computer, copier, etc.
• Must submit to a criminal and personal background check
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving immoral character or any felony
• Ability to lift 10 - 20lbs and stand for extended periods of time (10 - 30 minutes)
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with co-workers, supervisor, law enforcement agencies, and members of the public.
• Must be able to analyze data in order to classify fingerprints
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language
• Must be at least 19 years of age, of good moral character
• High School graduate or GED equivalent

Hire Process

As a law enforcement agency, we conduct an extensive background check process that includes the following:

• Pre-employment drug screen
• Education verification
• Social Security and address verification
• Criminal, Traffic, and civil records check
• Computer Voice Stress Analyzer
• Military check
• Reference check

We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays, Vacation and sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state, or local laws.

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