Lead Latent Print Examiner

Duties

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide training to existing and incoming Latent Print staff as a primary trainer.
• Work with the Training Coordinator and Technical Lead on training calendars, plans, and objectives.
• Assist management on providing direction to staff members on complex cases.
• Provide guidance on laboratory necessities.
• Validate and suggest new equipment and chemicals for the laboratory.
• Maintain and organize laboratory supplies and coordinate cleaning of the laboratory.
• Assist with proficiency tests.
• Participate in internal audits.
• Support the review and development/writing of standard operating procedures to reflect best practices for newly implemented procedures.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports as requested.
• Assist management with resolutions, best practices, and direction in leading the section, including making recommendations to management for best ideas.
• Complete latent print examination and latent print processing casework, produce reports, and testify in court on those results when requested.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited college or university is required. Degrees in Forensic Science may be considered with transcript review for corresponding physical science coursework. Relevant experience with a relevant degree may be considered in lieu of the science degree. A graduate degree is a plus.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three years of latent print comparison and processing casework is required.
• Minimum of one year of latent print processing is strongly preferred.
• Experience with training of comparison and processing is strongly preferred.
• IAI Latent Print Certification is strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS[JM6]

• Knowledge of latent print practice and procedure
• Knowledge of evidentiary processing techniques for latent impression evidence.
• Knowledge and use of photography/ digital capturing systems and techniques.
• Knowledge in accreditation requirements, including participating in internal audits and/or external assessments.
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated skill in using computers and related software applications
• Demonstrated skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle conflict and uncertain situations
• Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with internal and external customers

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