Employment Opportunity
Forensic Latent Print Analyst I
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Winter Haven, Florida
Salary: $41,146.98 - $58,041.78 per year
Final Filing Date: Open until filled
The Forensic Latent Print Analyst I is responsible for the classification, filing, and searching of fingerprints. The member performs technical and operational duties and tasks specific to the position.
Duties
Essential Functions- Classify and file fingerprint cards
- Examine fingerprints
- Conduct fingerprinting
- Process unattached hands and fingers
- Process evidence for latent prints
- Conduct photography work
- Complete written reports
- Compile statistical reports
- Attend Pre-trial conferences/depositions
- Testify in court as expert witness
Requirements
Education, Professional Certification or License- Four (4) Year College Degree
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Minimum of 120 hours of formal instruction in fingerprint related topics
- Skills in developing and photographing identifiable latent prints on physical evidence, preparing reports and charted enlargements
- Ability to testify in court as an expert witness in the field of fingerprints
- IAI Latent Print Examiner Certification required or obtain within one (1) year
- Requires a Visual Acuity Skill Set Test
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in classification and filing of inked prints in the Henry System and in processing of evidence
- Tolerate strong odors
- Works around chemicals
- Occasional work with detached human hands and or fingers
- Works various shifts
- PCSO policy and procedures
- Henry system of classification and filing
- *NCIC system of classification
- Latent and inked examination procedures
- Photography
- Fingerprinting techniques
- Basic fingerprinting procedures
- Pattern interpretation
- Computer scanning programs
- Anatomy
- Safety requirements
- Crime scene photography and processing
- Crime scene processing procedures
- Court procedures
- Chart making
- Case legality
- Basic fingerprint science
- Various software
- Read and write English
- Alphabetize
- Operate office equipment
- Operate a motor vehicle
- Operate *AFIS equipment
- Operate computer software
- Inked to inked examination
- Technical examinations
- Interpersonal
- Basic mathematical
- Computer
- Keyboarding
- Basic English grammar
- Report writing
- Photography
- Court presentation
- Sit for long periods
- Stand for long periods
- See at normal range or with accommodations
- Hear at normal level or with accommodations
- Speak English understandably
- Manual dexterity
- Ambulate independently
- Bend/squat
- Walk
- Climb
- Sense of smell (normal)
- Recognize colors
- Lift 15 lbs.
- Tolerate strong odors
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How to apply: Apply online 
Posted: May 9, 2023
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