Employment Opportunity
Fingerprint Technician 2 (In-Training) - Criminal Records Division
Washington State Patrol, Thurston County, Washington
Salary: $49,428.00 - $73,284.00 Annually
Final Filing Date: Dec 7, 2025
As a Fingerprint Technician 2 (In-Training), you will perform advanced technical fingerprint identification and maintain criminal records that consist of classifying and comparing fingerprints of unknown persons and criminal suspects using appropriate methods. The incumbent will process, maintain, and support criminal history record information provided to the Criminal Records Division by law enforcement agencies and courts throughout the State of Washington. This position must ensure accurate entry and update of information.
Duties
Our new teammate will be able to:- Perform quality control of submitted fingerprint and palm prints.
- Utilize the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) fingerprint identification of electronically and manually submitted fingerprint transactions.
- Compare ABIS database fingerprint impressions with ink and digital fingerprint impressions to determine positive or negative identity of unknown subjects.
- Work with internal (WSP) departments and external law enforcement agencies to provide requested fingerprint cards and documents for identification purposes.
- Perform Data Input (entry) by scanning fingerprint cards, typing descriptive data information, and entering into Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) for subsequent background check search.
- Share equipment/workspaces.
- Fingerprint the general public.
Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics
Requirements
Required Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must possess a current Washington State Drivers License or are able to obtain one within 30 days of employment. (In state or out of state travel is a requirement of the job for training or court appearances.)
- One year experience in a recognized law enforcement agency. OR
- One year experience in fingerprint pattern determination/ridge encoding using an AFIS/ABIS. -OR-
- One year of college course work in law enforcement.
- Ability to work rotating shifts every six months which may include weekends (ex. 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm to 1:30 am, or 8:30 pm to 5:00 am).
- Must successfully pass on-site fingerprint aptitude test with a score of 90% or above prior to being scheduled for an interview.
- Provide expert testimony in court proceedings. (Seldom 1% - 10%)
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How to apply: Apply online 
Posted: Nov 29, 2025
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