Salary: $43,638.40 - $72,155.20

Final Filing Date: Continuous

Duties: This is skilled, technical fingerprint and photographic work in the Forensic Identification Unit of the Police Department. Work assignments are at two sites- the Arlington County Police Department Headquarters and the Northern Virginia Regional Identification System (NOVARIS) facility in Fairfax, Virginia. The candidate is responsible for processing, maintaining, analyzing and comparing latent finger and palm prints; classifying, searching and filing inked fingerprints using the Henry System; processing evidence for fingerprint residue using various powders and chemicals and using photography to preserve latent print evidence. Specific duties include: manual comparison of latent print impressions with known finger and palm prints; encoding inked and latent prints into a regional computerized fingerprint system; processing inked/live scan fingerprints to confirm identity; evaluating latent print impressions (crime scene) collected as evidence; processing evidence for latent impressions; processing film and preparing materials for court presentation; testifying as an expert witness in fingerprint identification; performing other duties as required.

Requirements: Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent, plus three years of experience in classifying, searching and identifying fingerprints using the Henry Classification System, including one year in latent fingerprint identification. Substitution: Additional directly related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following: a) additional latent print identification experience; b) experience in court testimony as it relates to latent fingerprint identifications; c) experience using the Printrak 2000 AFIS for latent print and known print entry; and/or d) experience with digital photography and associated computer software such as PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop.

How to apply: All applicants must submit an online application (unless the job announcement states otherwise) for each position for which they wish to apply. The application must be submitted prior to 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

To apply online go to www.arlingtonva.us/pers, click on CURRENT JOB OPENINGS, scroll down the alphabetical list of job titles and click on the one in which you have an interest. The link to the employment application (APPLY) is found on each job announcement. Once completed, your application information remains in the system for you to review, edit and submit for future Arlington job openings.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to get your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination for this position may include one or more of the following: (1) evaluation of training and experience; (2) written and oral examination; (3) performance test; (4) personal interview; and (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the selection process. Please call 703-228-0531 (voice) or 703-228-4613 (TTY).

ARLINGTON COUNTY
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-3500 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, weekdays;
or e-mail Pers@arlingtonva.us
(no resumes to this e-mail address, please)

IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN Supplemental Questionnaire

1. Describe any work experience which demonstrates your ability to analyze and compare latent print impressions. List the organization(s) where you use this expertise. Indicate length of time as a latent print examiner with each agency.
2. Describe your work experience that demonstrates your ability to encode latent fingerprints into an automated fingerprint identification system. How long have you worked in this field? Indicate the organization where you use this expertise.
3. Describe any court testimony experience that you have with regard to latent print identifications. Where did you testify?
4. Describe the Henry Classification System. When and where did you gain your experience in the use of this system?
5. Give an example of your experience in the use of photography as it applies to latent fingerprints. What type of equipment do you use?
6. Describe any experience you have had working in a law enforcement environment.

Posted: July 13, 2007

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