Salary: $23.81 - $34.77 per hour

Final Filing Date: Not Stated

Duties: City of Plano is ASCLD certified in Latent Fingerprints, Crime Scene Investigation and Firearms examination. This supervisor will train, assign work, schedule and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; make hiring, dismissal, and disciplinary recommendations; monitor operation and work activities on assigned shift to ensure that service is provided with maximum efficiency and effectiveness; ensure that fingerprint requests and laboratory requests are performed; respond to all Police shootings and other incidents of an unusual nature when on duty or on call; review records, forms, and standardized reports prepared by subordinate employees; ensure that accurate leave records are maintained and approve all days off, holidays and vacation, for all personnel on assigned shift. Assume command of the Crime Scene Investigative Unit functions at a major crime scene when required; respond to an appropriate number of calls to ensure that crime scene personnel are providing maximum service and/or answer calls for service as required; perform a variety of complex, independent laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons, and identifications of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes, with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in latent fingerprint examination utilizing the Automated Fingerprint Information System (AFIS). Examine and evaluate evidence, and determine techniques and procedures to be used in the development of latent prints on diverse items of physical evidence; preserve and/or photograph developed latent print evidence, and make necessary comparisons with known inked impressions; obtain legible friction-ridge impressions of known and unknown deceased persons in various states of decomposition to establish a positive identification and/or comparison; receive and return evidence, using proper forms guaranteeing and maintaining the accepted chain of custody; interpret analytical testimony, and compose technical reports; testify as an expert witness in court, giving testimony regarding the results of analysis and examination of physical evidence; research forensic science field, and study current material in forensic journals regarding new advances and techniques in latent print examination; contact various law enforcement officials, crime victims, and others to obtain and/or provide information related to offense; make periodic equipment checks to ensure that all equipment is being properly maintained; monitor the pager 24 hours, 7 days a week, unless on approved leave.

High school graduate (or GED) with college degree in Forensic Science or related field preferred. Must have a minimum of five (5) years training and have completed courses in crime scene investigation, and latent fingerprint examination and comparison, to include: Basic Crime Scene School, Basic Crime Scene Photography School, Advanced Crime Scene Photography School, Basic Latent Fingerprints School, Advanced Latent Fingerprints School, Basic Blood Spatter School, AFIS training and State approved for AFIS use (this is in house). Three (3) years of experience with the Plano Police Department Crime Scene Investigative Unit and/or a college degree in a related field, or six (6) years of experience with another law enforcement agency with emphasis on Crime Scene Investigations and latent fingerprint examination. Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above minimum qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Texas Class C driver’s license.

Requirements: Requires a thorough understanding of how the AFIS works; knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal court proceedings, and proper safety and disinfecting procedures to be used at crime scenes; knowledge of fingerprint terminology; documented experience as a latent examiner and crime-scene examiner; working knowledge of other types of light sources. Requires effective written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to make simple mathematical calculations; able to use a PC, using Microsoft Word and the ability to learn other software applications; skilled in the use of photographic equipment and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System.

How to apply: Applicants must apply at: http://plano.gov/Departments/HR/Pages/employment.aspx

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Posted: March 12, 2009