Forensic Scientist 1 - Latent Prints Examiner

Duties:

The Latent Print Examiner is responsible for:

• Producing formal reports that accurately identify and analyze physical evidence to determine their significance to the investigation;
• Presenting the results, conclusions and expert opinion in the scientific analysis of the latent print evidence;
• Providing expert witness testimony regarding their findings in courts of law throughout the State of New Mexico;
• Performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control to assure quality analysis, evidence integrity, and maintain accreditation standards;
• To continue training to develop competency and proficiency in their area of specialization, specifically latent print analysis for this position, as required.

Requirements:

Ideal Candidate

• The Ideal Candidate will have previous work experience in performing case work, processing, photographing, analyzing and comparing latent print impressions to known standards, utilizing the ACE-V methodology including utilizing various methods and techniques to determine the presence of a latent print impressions.
• Also, the Ideal Candidate will have previous work experience in writing laboratory reports and providing in--court testimony (testifying in a court of law).
• Additionally, the Ideal Candidate will have four (4) years of experience working in a forensic laboratory performing scientific analysis of forensic evidence, plus one (1) year independent case work analysis.

Minimum Qualification

• For Latent Print and Firearm Forensic Scientists, a degree in any discipline will be accepted, or an Associates' degree plus two (2) years of additional laboratory experience or four (4) years of additional laboratory experience can substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Employment Requirements

• This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment will be subject to post-employment drug testing and random employment drug testing and is conditional pending results.
• Also, this position is subject to a national fingerprint-based record check within 30 days of assignment.
• Continued employment is contingent upon remaining felony-free, per Section 5.12.1.1 of the Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.
• In addition, the selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, and a current Defensive Driving Certificate from the State of New Mexico; or pass and receive the Defensive Driving Course Certification, within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Statewide travel in a car and/or a small aircraft will be required, when necessary.

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