Salary: $62,360 - $75,800 Annually

Final Filing Date: March 12, 2008

Duties: The Fingerprint and Evidence Specialist will identify, examine, collect, document, preserve and transport evidence at crime scenes; search for latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists and property tags for collected property and evidence. Responsible for recording and detailing crime scenes. This includes the documentation of crime scenes using various photographic media and techniques. This position will obtain major case prints from suspects, victims, witnesses, police and fire personnel; attend medical legal autopsies at the Medical Examiner’s Office to collect photographic and physical evidence; collect evidence from deceased and photographs all aspects of the body necessary for investigation at all crime scene and during autopsies. The Fingerprint and Evidence Specialist processes and prepares evidence for court and testifies as an expert witness on all phases of latent print identification, crime scene photography and other physical evidence. This position is also responsible for writing reports on latent print identification findings and crime scene processing.

Requirements: Position requires education equivalent to graduation from high school and 2+ years experience in the classification and identification of latent prints. Some experience in evidence collection is also required. Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Administration or related field, and Latent Print or Crime Scene Certification through the International Association for Identification (IAI) preferred. Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, a City of Carlsbad Application must be completed in order to determine that the minimum qualifications are met. Obtain application materials at: City of Carlsbad, Human Resources Department, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008; (760) 602-2440 or apply online at www.carlsbadca.gov/hr.

Posted: February 25, 2008