Latent Print Examiner

Duties:

• Performs specialized and technical work in the examination, identification, comparison, evaluation, and verification of latent prints and inked prints.
• Provides advice on fingerprint matters to police personnel and the State Attorney Office.
• Work includes the responsibility for the maintenance and identification of criminal evidentiary records and latent print evidence.
• An employee assigned to this class is provided technical supervision from the Senior Latent Print Examiner(s) who reviews work for completeness, technical quality, and adherence to departmental standards.
• An employee assigned to this class works in the Crime Center under the supervision of the Forensic Manager.
• Performance is reviewed through discussion, results obtained, and reports submitted.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in latent print analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification with a recognized law enforcement agency, which must have included courtroom testimony.
• Must have at least 80 hours of technical training endorsed by the International Association for Identification; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certification as a Latent Print Examiner from the International Association for Identification is preferred.
• Must pass police background investigation, which includes polygraph examination.

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