Fingerprint Specialist

Duties

As a Fingerprint Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Participate in all aspects of the science of friction ridge analysis to include principles, theories, techniques, philosophies, concepts, and practices;
• Make recommendations that involve complex and difficult case law decisions that influence the development and modification of significant policies for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies;
• Conduct verification, technical, and administrative reviews of journeyman Fingerprint Specialists casework to maintain superior quality control and to ensure that analyses are conducted in accordance with best practices, accepted analytical methods, scientific standards, and evidence handling requirements; and
• Prepare, communicate, and report examination results and conclusions and illustrative exhibits for court use.

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

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• The incumbent must be certified in latent print examination by the International Association for Identification (IAI), or otherwise possess a current professionally recognized equivalent certification.
• It is preferred the incumbent hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have no less than 5 years of experience performing duties as they pertain to friction ridge analysis.
• Security Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Travel may be required to provide court testimony and attend professional conferences.

You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:

• Conducting advanced analyses to develop and identify friction ridges on complex evidence by utilizing a full range of scientific methodologies and forensic techniques;
• Providing technical advice, casework assistance, and support to less experienced specialists and trainees;
• Serving as a case manager to plan and coordinate forensic friction ridge activities; AND
• Ensuring laboratory procedures, forensic examinations, and evidence handling protocols are current and are within the scope of relevant scientific communities.

• In addition to meeting the specialized experience detailed above, you must also possess certification in latent print examination by the International Association for Identification (IAI), or otherwise possess a current professionally recognized equivalent certification.
• It is preferred the incumbent hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have no less than 5 years of experience performing duties as they pertain to friction ridge analysis. A bachelor's degree is commensurate to 9 years of experience performing duties as they pertain to friction ridge analysis.

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