Latent Print Technical Lead

Duties

Job Description:

• Oversees and takes responsibility for technical aspects of the unit operations
• Serves as an approving official for all Latent Print Unit Standard Operating Procedures
• Documents and resolves Quality Assurance issues according to accreditation guidelines and internal quality requirements
• Assigns, evaluates, and executes training plans for employees
• Has the authority to initiate, suspend, and resume latent print operations, for the unit or an individual
• Evaluates and documents approval of validation studies and analytical methods, and approves deviations to current procedures as appropriate
• Coordinates and evaluates proficiency testing within the unit
• Provides courtroom evaluations of unit employees
• Oversees and approves validation of new instrumentation or methods
• Perform latent print processing with various physical and chemical methods
• Preserves latent prints with photography, lifting, and other methods
• Perform latent print examination casework using the ACE-V method
• Utilize AFIS for searching of unidentified latent prints
• Issue detailed reports concerning results of analysis
• Testify in criminal legal proceedings
• Provide training to law enforcement personnel concerning collection and preservation of physical evidence, and interpretation of results

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Training in latent print examinations to competency
• Three (3) years of casework experience in latent print examinations

Licenses and Certifications:

• Colorado Driver’s License with good driving record
• Specialized certification may be required after hire

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Certification by the International Association for Identification
• 2 years technical leader or supervisory experience

Knowledge:

• Appropriate scientific procedures and equipment used in latent print examination
• Safe handling practices for chemicals in use by the laboratory
• Investigative methods and techniques
• Rules of evidence and court testimony
• ISO 17025-17 accreditation requirements as they apply to latent print examination

Skills:

• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Skill in the use of standard office equipment as well as laboratory instrumentation
• Skill in photography
• Skill in latent print examination

Abilities:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Organize and prioritize work
• Properly use and maintain scientific equipment
• Prepare reagents
• Prepare accurate reports
• Maintain secure custody of evidence while in their possession
• Work independent of direct supervision
• Testify effectively on scientific matters in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings
• Ability to pass comparison and visual acuity exam.

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