Job Description

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Duties

Kind of Work

• This is a first level technical position in the field of forensic science using appropriate protocols to analyze friction ridge evidence.
• Work includes performing forensic examination in the area of pattern and impression evidence including the analysis of latent prints on physical evidence and the comparison of friction ridge skin impressions.
• The latent print examiner completes all work aligning with ISO17025 accreditation standards.
• Work also includes writing reports of findings, entering prints into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) database, and providing courtroom testimony as needed;
• and related work as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• EITHER: A Bachelor's Degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Forensics, Criminal Justice, Evidence Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field, AND one (1) year of experience** performing latent print examinations.
• -OR- An Associate’s Degree* from an accredited college or university with a major in Forensics, Criminal Justice, Evidence Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field; AND at least two (2) years of experience** performing latent print examinations.
• -OR- A High School Diploma or GED* AND three (3) years of experience performing latent print examinations.
• -OR- Certification as a Latent Print Examiner through the International Association of Identification (IAI).*

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