Fingerprint Specialist; Sheriff's Office

Overview

Posting Type:
Open competitive

Department:
Sheriff

Hours:

Full-time

Hiring Range: $52,326 - $58,867/year (grade 105)

Salary Range: $52,326 - $81,760/year

Location:

Hastings, LEC

Union: T320JL

Close Date: 4:30 p.m. on 2/23/2026

* This position is being posted to fill current and future permanent vacancies. Please be sure to include ALL relevant work experience on your application form.

Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellent public service, with a focus on four values:
Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.

Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Candidates must pass ALL recruitment and pre-employment requirements listed below to become a Fingerprint Specialist. Candidates who are unable to successfully pass the requirements below will be removed from further consideration.

1. Educational/Experience

Qualifications:

candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the posting and be able to produce appropriate documentation.

2. Interviews:
Candidates will be asked to complete a series of interviews; this may include phone interviews, oral board interviews and/or interviews with the Sheriff and Chief Deputy.

3. Background Check: candidates must pass a thorough background investigation conducted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Applicants must meet standards regarding acceptable driving and conviction records, law enforcement contacts, employment history, and honesty.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduation/GED
• AND
• Two years of full-time work experience. Convert any part-time experience to full years (i.e., 20 hours/week for 2 years equals 1-year full time). Do not round up years of experience (i.e., 2 yrs. 9 mos. would equal 2 years).
• OR
• A combination of POST education (i.e., completed coursework with an unfinished degree)
  AND full-time work experience to total two years.

Pursuant to Dakota County Policy and Procedures Manual Section 3102 (L), this position is designated as Safety Sensitive.

These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.