Employment Opportunity

Fingerprint Analyst 1

Miami-Dade Police Department, Doral, Florida

Salary: $50,243.44 - $88,063.59 per year

Final Filing Date: December 9, 2024

The MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT (MDPD) Fingerprint Identification Section is seeking an entry-level Fingerprint Analyst (Tenprint Examiner) for an anticipated vacancy. The Fingerprint Identification Section is a large, state-of-the-art facility with modern equipment, Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) work stations, and a forensic latent laboratory. We seek an individual who will meet the challenge of becoming a court-qualified Fingerprint Analyst 1, and is able to work independently within a team environment. The ideal candidate will possess some fingerprint training/experience, knowledge of ISO-17025 accreditation standards, and knowledge of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems.

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Duties

Duties:

Classify, search, and file fingerprint records
Analyze, compare, and evaluate friction ridge impressions using the AFIS
Write technical reports
Obtain fingerprints of individuals in an effort to establish their identity
Access criminal history by utilizing the Criminal Justice Information System
Identify, research, and correct identity issues
Testify in court as required

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

Requirements

Applicants must be a US citizen or US permanent resident prior to being hired. Applicants must have a bachelor or advanced degree in physical, biological or forensic science from an accredited college or university or a non-science degree with completion of at least 12 credit hours in physical or biological science-related coursework.
Qualified applicants will be subject to an extensive screening process to include background investigation, fingerprint check, physical and polygraph examination.

For additional information contact:

DMHardy@mdpd.com

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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: November 12, 2024

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