Latent Print Examiner II/III

Duties

Latent Print Examiner II & III:

• Evaluating latent lift cards, photographs, or evidence for the presence of friction ridge detail;
• Performing manual comparison of latent prints with known fingerprint/palm prints;
• Encoding and searching latent prints against various AFIS databases (IDEMIA, NEC, ULW);
• Preparing clear, concise, comprehensive reports and records;
• Conducting verifications and administrative reviews of work completed by other specialists;
• Assisting the Commonwealth Attorney with questions regarding friction ridge analysis;
• Testifying in court as an expert witness on all matters pertaining to friction ridge analysis;
• Maintaining criminal and/or juvenile fingerprint/palm print files and processing expungement orders;
• Completing annual proficiency testing;
• Providing instruction regarding latent print examinations to police staff and citizen academies; and
• Attending conferences/meetings and maintaining memberships in professional organizations to stay abreast of advances and trends in the forensics field.

Latent Print Examiner III Only:

• Applying an advanced level of knowledge and technical skills to complex latent print comparisons; and
• Serving as lead examiner responsible for assisting and training less skilled examiners.

The ideal candidate will have the following :

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to comprehend detailed and highly technical instructions;
• Knowledge of principles, theories, methods and technical procedures used to process materials for latent prints, recovery of latent prints, visualizing/recording of latent prints, and examining and comparing latent prints to known prints; and
• Experience with Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, legal procedures and general rules of evidence in order to provide effective testimony.

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

Requirements

Minimum:

• Associate Degree in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, Criminal Justice, Natural Sciences (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) or a related field; plus

Latent Print Examiner II:

• Two (2) years or more of experience conducting latent print examinations; and
• Completion of at least one recognized Advanced Latent Print course.

Latent Print Examiner III:

• Three (3 )years of experience at the Latent Print Examiner II level; and
• Completion of at least three recognized Advanced Latent Print courses.

Substitution:

• Additional directly related experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Latent Print Certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, Criminal Justice, Natural Sciences (i.e., Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) or a related field; and/or
• Experience testifying as an expert witness in a court of law.
• Special Requirements
• Candidate must successfully demonstrate competency by completing a latent print comparison test.

Due to the sensitive nature of this position, candidates receiving consideration will be required to undergo a pre-employment polygraph examination and a character/background investigation conducted by the Police Department.

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