Latent Print Examiner II
Baltimore County, Maryland
Salary: $24.58 - $30.62 Hourly
$44,735.00 - $55,722.00 Annually
Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Final Filing Date: Continuous
Duties: Under general supervision, examines, analyzes and identifies latent prints in support of police investigations, and prepares and gives expert testimony in court.
Compares known finger, palm, and foot prints with latent print impressions to determine identity for use in police investigations.
Follows established procedures for maintaining chain of custody.
Testifies in court proceedings as an expert in latent print analysis.
Prepares charts, photographs, and other materials for court presentations.
Maintains reference files of latent prints of value in outstanding cases.
Collects and develops latent prints using a variety of chemical and photographic methods in a laboratory setting or in the field.
Develops, implements and conducts quality assurance and quality control programs.
Reviews, monitors and evaluates unit practices to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and procedures.
Schedules and coordinates program audits.
Prepares for, oversees and coordinates ASCLD-LAB accreditation activities.
Peer reviews casework performed by other examiners.
Participates in writing SOP’s and other unit manuals.
Trains less experienced latent print examiners in fingerprint examinations and other related duties.
Assists other forensic personnel in the collection and development of patent print examination and analysis.
Participates in both internal and external proficiency test.
Trains fingerprint technicians or less skilled latent print examiners in latent print examination and analysis.
Requirements: Certification by the International Association for Identification in latent print identification;
OR Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent, completion of advanced technical or college level coursework or training equivalent to the F.B.I.'s advanced latent fingerprint techniques training. Two (2) year's experience performing casework in latent fingerprint examinations. Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment. All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use. Applicants are required to submit proof of certifications, coursework or training equivalent to meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Certifications or proof of training, should be mailed or delivered to ATTN: Latent Print Examiner II, Office of Human Resources, 308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204. Applicants who have obtained a degree outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from the World Education Services, Inc.How to apply: Applications my be obtained and filed online at:
http://www.baltimorecountymd.govOR
308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 View the official job announcement and apply on-line here.
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Posted: August 14, 2009
