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Fingerprint Technician

Washington State Patrol
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About the Agency & Division:


The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. 

 

The Criminal Records Division (CRD) is comprised of four Sections: Collision Records Section, ACCESS Section, Identification and Background Check Section, and Criminal History Records Section. There is additional information on each section provided in the left hand menu on this page. It provides services for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes and is also responsible for maintaining the statewide repository for fingerprint-based criminal history record information (CHRI).

As a Fingerprint Technician 2 (In-Training) you will be responsible for performing advanced technical fingerprint identifications. You will process, maintain, and support criminal history record information provided to the CRD by law enforcement agencies.

Fingerprint Technician 1: $3,999 - $5,370
Fingerprint Technician 2: $4,410 - $5,929
 
 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