Employment Opportunity

Latent Fingerprint Examiner

St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Ft. Pierce, Florida

Salary: $39,456.00 Annually

Final Filing Date: August 31, 2024

The purpose of the position is to perform all aspects of identification of latent prints. Duties include analyzing and comparing latent prints, and issuing detailed reports on all findings. Employees in this classification perform technical and administrative work.

Duties and Requirements Click to read more

Duties

Examples of Duties

Analyzes latent prints for friction ridge detail and clarity using scientific procedures
Documents analysis of latent prints; prepares reports on conclusions; prepares detailed reports
Compares latent prints against known subjects
Prepares, enters, and compares latent fingerprints in automated fingerprint identification systems
Compares and maintains developed candidate lists in the automated fingerprint identification systems
Gives depositions and testifies in court as needed
Photographs latent prints
Safeguards evidence and maintains proper chain-of-custody
Duties will include communication, both oral and written, and proper operation of fingerprint systems and unit equipment
Ensures safety precautions and applicable standard operating procedures are followed

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

Requirements

Qualifications

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Must pass a comprehensive background/character investigation, medical examination, drug screening, and polygraph test; fingerprinting will be required.
Experience operating various office equipment (i.e., computer, multi-line phone, copier, fax, etc.).

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

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: July 13, 2024

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