Fingerprint Technician Resume Guide

Dependable fingerprint technician with 4+ years of experience processing and analyzing fingerprints from felony crime scenes. At ABC, successfully identified over 2000 latent prints in a two-year period, resulting in the arrest of 100 individuals for various crimes including homicide, robbery and burglary. Highly skilled at utilizing identification software to compare fingerprint data against databases as well as manually comparing fingerprints when necessary.

Skilled Fingerprint Technician with 10+ years of experience in capturing, analyzing and archiving fingerprints. Expertise in using Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to process criminal records for law enforcement agencies. At XYZ, managed the database containing over 400,000 sets of prints and coordinated activities related to processing background checks. Received recognition as one of the top performers among 25 technicians nationwide.

Seasoned fingerprint technician with 10+ years of experience in the collection, analysis, and evaluation of fingerprints. Skilled at capturing high-quality prints and gathering necessary information to verify identity while maintaining a courteous demeanor. Proven track record in completing multiple transactions quickly and accurately while meeting customer service expectations. Looking to join ABC as an experienced fingerprint technician.

Driven fingerprint technician with 5+ years of experience in the field. Adept at creating and verifying fingerprints using advanced digital and inkless systems, providing quality assurance on all prints, and managing records for law enforcement agencies. Recently earned certification as a Forensic Fingerprint Expert (FFE) from ABC Institute. Aiming to join XYZ Police Department to use expertise in improving crime detection accuracy rates.

Proficient fingerprint technician with 8+ years of experience collecting and analyzing fingerprints. Seeking to join ABC Lab as the primary fingerprint analyst, utilizing advanced knowledge in biometric authentication technologies, forensic analysis techniques and criminal database management systems. At XYZ Forensic Lab, developed a novel approach that resulted in 15% faster match accuracy compared to traditional methods.

Hard-working and experienced fingerprint technician with 5+ years of experience in working with a variety of institutions and customers. Seeking to join ABC Security as an integral member of the team, leveraging my advanced knowledge and skills in managing fingerprints for criminal identification purposes. Have proven track record of success in classifying over 10,000 sets prints accurately within tight deadlines.

Passionate fingerprint technician with 10 years of experience in the field. Experienced in collecting, processing and analyzing fingerprints from a variety of sources. At ABC Agency, managed a team that processed over 200 requests for fingerprinting services each day. Received an award from the agency’s director for successfully identifying criminals using latent prints collected at crime scenes.

Reliable fingerprint technician with 5+ years of experience in a high-volume crime lab. Skilled at capturing and analyzing latent prints, as well as developing procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Seeking to join ABC’s team of forensic experts and contribute my expertise in the collection and processing of fingerprints for criminal investigations.

• Participated in the collection, evaluation and verification of fingerprints from over 500 suspects for criminal investigations; increased accuracy by 10%.
• Compiled detailed reports on fingerprint identification results to support investigators’ findings and reduce case resolution time by 40 hours per week.
• Captured latent prints using advanced chemical processes, powders & lasers with a 95% success rate in comparison to manual methods used previously.
• Expedited administrative procedures related to fingerprinting services such as background checks, immigration processing and employee screening; improved turnaround times by 25%.
• Consistently updated database systems with new information regarding fingerprints and other biometric data while ensuring strict adherence to security protocols at all times.

• Revised and improved existing fingerprint process, reducing processing time by 25% and increasing accuracy to 98%.
• Meticulously collected fingerprints from over 250 crime scenes and stored them in accordance with established guidelines.
• Prepared detailed reports of findings for law enforcement personnel; presented evidence in court during criminal trials as an expert witness on numerous occasions.
• Presented biometric identification training seminars to police officers and other forensic personnel across the state; formulated new procedures that increased overall productivity by 30%.
• Formulated advanced classification methods using pattern recognition software, resulting in a 20% increase in successful identifications per case file reviewed compared to traditional classifying techniques used previously.

• Reliably captured and processed over 1,000 fingerprints per day within a fast-paced forensics lab environment, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Mentored junior technicians in the use of automated fingerprint identification systems (AFIS), increasing their proficiency by 50% on average.
• Improved existing protocols for fingermark detection to ensure that prints were correctly recorded in 90% of cases; reduced false positives by 75%.
• Introduced innovative techniques such as laser scanning technology to improve overall quality control processes; decreased manual file review time by 20 hours/week.
• Scanned and compared latent fingerprints against criminal databases for investigation purposes, enabling law enforcement officers to identify suspects with 100% accuracy rate upon completion of analysis process.

• Enrolled over 500 new applicants into the fingerprint database and optimized automated operations, resulting in a 15% increase in processing speed.
• Optimized system performance by streamlining existing processes and updating software applications; reduced manual paperwork completion time by 25%.
• Streamlined verification procedures to reduce errors; achieved 100% accuracy when matching prints against records stored within the database.
• Coordinated between departments to ensure timely submission of data from various sources for review and analysis purposes; oversaw an average turnaround time of 3 hours per applicant record entry process on all occasions.
• Accurately collected fingerprints using advanced digital systems and technologies, ensuring that all images were up-to-date with no discrepancies or irregularities detected during inspections carried out monthly.

• Managed the daily fingerprinting operations of up to 50 people, taking care of their data entry and ensuring the accuracy and security of sensitive information.
• Proficiently operated digital imaging machines for capturing fingerprints & palm prints according to FBI standards; increased efficiency by 25%.
• Processed all incoming paperwork related to criminal background checks within 2 hours, expediting clearance times for new hires in accordance with company guidelines.
• Reorganized the filing system containing thousands of archived documents as per client requests, reducing search time from 5 minutes down to 1 minute on average.
• Recorded over 500 sets of fingerprints into a computerized database while maintaining an accuracy rate exceeding 98%.

• Effectively analyzed, compared and identified fingerprints from over 700 evidence sets for criminal investigations; successfully reduced the backlog of unsolved cases by 20%.
• Facilitated advanced fingerprint analysis techniques such as AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System), IRIS (Integrated Recognition Information System) and FATS (Fingerprint Analysis Training Software).
• Developed highly accurate reports with detailed observations regarding latent prints on recovered evidence to assist in court proceedings; increased conviction rate by 10%.
• Operated specialized software programs such as IAFIS, Cogent and MorphoTrak to review digital images collected at crime scenes or through live scanning devices.
• Identified basic patterns of ten different ridge formations including loops, whorls & arches among fingerprints gathered from suspects within a given time frame – often under 2 hours per case on average.

• Evaluated and processed over 1,500 fingerprint files per day while adhering to government regulations and procedures; achieved 99% accuracy in the classification of prints.
• Achieved 100% accuracy when comparing latent and known fingerprints using advanced forensic equipment; reduced average processing time by 25%.
• Assessed all evidence collected at crime scenes relating to finger or palm impressions with attention to detail; successfully identified suspects in 75+ cases within 3 months.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various techniques such as dusting for prints, chemical processes on non-porous surfaces and light source examinations, resulting in a 20% improvement in workflow efficiency & productivity levels.
• Resourcefully developed automated systems for searching databases against submitted fingerprint records that expedited the identification process by an impressive 40%.

Associate Degree in Forensic Science
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Fingerprint Technician
International Association for Identification
May 2017