Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner I-III

Duties

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner I

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment documenting such activity in written reports.
• Assists in maintaining all latent print evidence and files, and crime related data.
• Coordinates, prepares findings, and participates in other court proceedings as required.
• Processes latent print; prepares, analyzes and packages evidence; prepares reports.
• Responds to law enforcement, local, state and federal agencies’ inquiries concerning latent print evidence and related data.
• Utilizes chemicals, powders, and physical methods for detection and visualization of latent prints using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Compares latent prints with a suspect’s know inked prints to determine probable cause.
• Prepares detailed reports and documentation regarding crime scene analysis and evidence collection.
• Assists in training relating to latent fingerprinting and crime scene analysis for Crime Scene Investigators and law enforcement personnel.
• Coordinates and conducts presentations as required.
• May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons and electronic recording methods.
• May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique.
• Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents.
• Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources.
• Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice and ethical conduct.
• Crime Scene Investigator will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of friction skin physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence.
• Examine and compare latent print evidence, as well as providing expert testimony when necessary.
• Use all scientific and investigative techniques at their command to ascertain significant facts relevant to the matters under investigation.
• Crime Scene Investigator will be guided by best practices and procedures which are generally recognized within the profession.
• Makes appropriate computer entries as required in active case work and searches various databases in fingerprint comparisons for identifications.
• Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals, or literature reviews in the Crime Scene & Latent Print Examiner profession.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner II

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment documenting such activity in written reports.
• Coordinates, prepares findings, attends and testifies in court as qualified latent print expert regarding evidence collected, latent prints identified and participates in other court proceedings as required.
• Attends pre-trial conferences and/or depositions and testifies in court as an expert witness; prepares all necessary fingerprint charts for court purposes.
• Performs fingerprinting for major cases and processes prints for elimination purposes; compares prints for proper identification and prior criminal history.
• Assists in maintaining all latent print evidence and files, and crime related data.
• Processes latent print; prepares, analyzes and packages evidence; prepares reports.
• Responds to law enforcement, local, state and federal agencies’ inquiries concerning latent print evidence and related data.
• Utilizes chemicals, powders, and physical methods for detection and visualization of latent prints using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Compares latent prints with a suspect’s know inked prints to determine probable cause.
• Prepares detailed reports and documentation regarding crime scene analysis and evidence collection.
• Assists in training relating to latent fingerprinting and crime scene analysis for Crime Scene Investigators and law enforcement personnel.
• Coordinates and conducts presentations as required.
• Performs queries into national, state or local criminal information systems; obtains names, criminal history, and related information on individuals; checks for outstanding warrants.
• May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons and electronic recording methods.
• May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique.
• Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents.
• Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources.
• Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice and ethical conduct.
• Crime Scene Investigator will have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of friction skin physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence.
• Examine and compare latent print evidence, as well as providing expert testimony when necessary.
• Use all scientific and investigative techniques at their command to ascertain significant facts relevant to the matters under investigation.
• Crime Scene Investigator will be guided by best practices and procedures which are generally recognized within the profession.
• Makes appropriate computer entries as required in active case work and searches various databases in fingerprint comparisons for identifications.
• Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals or literature reviews in the Crime Scene & Latent Print Examiner profession.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner III

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Responds to crime scenes as required to locate, identify, document, record, recover and process as necessary all items of evidentiary value using the latest accepted scientific and technological methods and equipment documenting such activity in written reports.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with operations, per established procedures and within designated timeframes; distributes documentation or retains records as appropriate.
• Performs queries into national, state, or local criminal information systems; obtains names, criminal history, and related information on individuals; checks for outstanding warrants.
• Coordinates, prepares findings, attends and testifies in court as qualified latent print expert regarding evidence collected, latent prints identified, and participates in both state and federal other court proceedings as required.
• Attends pre-trial conferences and/or depositions and testifies in court as an expert witness; prepares all necessary fingerprint charts for court purposes.
• Performs fingerprinting for major cases and processes prints for elimination purposes; compares prints for proper identification and prior criminal history.
• Assists in maintaining all latent print evidence and files, and crime related data.
• Processes latent print; prepares, analyzes and packages evidence; prepares reports.
• Responds to law enforcement, local, state, and federal agencies’ inquiries concerning latent print evidence and related data.
• Utilizes chemicals, powders, and physical methods for detection and visualization of latent prints using proper safety equipment and procedures.
• Compares latent prints with a suspect’s known inked prints to determine probable cause.
• Prepares detailed reports and documentation regarding crime scene analysis and evidence collection.
• Assists in training relating to latent fingerprinting and crime scene analysis for Crime Scene Investigators and law enforcement personnel, including the analysis, comparison and evaluation of friction ridge impressions.
• Coordinates and conducts presentations as required.
• Researches and drafts policies and policy updates and makes recommendations to upper management.
• Participates in the planning, selection, and implementation of new technology. Maintains a working knowledge of the latest crime scene techniques and available resources.
• Monitors and directs the use of equipment to ensure quality of staff output and ensures that the most effective and efficient methods are utilized.
• Acts as the lead for the unit; provides technical assistance and advises staff on complex problems and situations.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• May fingerprint persons, using ink pads, specialized tools for deceased persons and electronic recording methods.
• May photograph and transfer residual fingerprints from objects, such as weapons or drinking glasses, to record cards, using standard technique.
• Photographs crime scenes, including fatal auto accidents.
• Works closely with patrol officers, detectives, the State Attorney's office, local and state crime laboratory personnel, and the Medical Examiner’s office.
• Exercises good judgment, high standards of practice, and ethical conduct.
• Examine and compare latent print evidence. Uses all scientific and investigative techniques at their command to ascertain significant facts relevant to the matters under investigation.
• Makes appropriate computer entries as required in active casework. and searches various databases in fingerprint comparisons for identifications.
• Maintain a level of professional knowledge and expertise through periodic training, proficiency testing, journals, or literature reviews in the Crime Scene & Latent Print Examiner profession.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner I-

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or related crime scene applicable field, and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience with a law enforcement agency required, one (1) year of which must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.;
OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of experience with a law enforcement agency, two (2) years of which must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.;
OR
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of experience with a law enforcement agency required, three (3) years of which must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner II-

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, or related crime scene applicable field and a minimum of six (6) years’ experience with a law enforcement agency, of which two (2) years’ experience must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.;
OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree required and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with a law enforcement agency required, of which, three (3) years’ experience must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.;
OR
• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalency diploma required and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience with a law enforcement agency required, of which, four (4) years’ experience must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner III-

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science or related crime scene applicable field and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience with a law enforcement agency required, of which, five (5) years’ must be analyzing and comparing latent print evidence within a law enforcement agency or forensic laboratory.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner I-

• Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Latent Print Examiner or Crime Scene certification at any level or the equivalent amount of years of experience to obtain the certification per the IAI required. Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner II-

• Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Latent Print Examiner and Crime Scene Analyst required. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Certified Crime Scene Analyst with two (2) years’ experience in crime scene duties required.
• Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner III-

• Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Latent Print Examiner required. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst with six (6) years’ experience in crime scene duties required.
• Possession of valid Florida Driver’s License and maintenance of a clean driving record required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner I-

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc.
• Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing.
• Skill in the operation of a PC.
• Skill in the use of photographic equipment.
• Skill in filing and other organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery.
• Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment.
• Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical violence.
• Ability to attend and document autopsies as required.
• Ability to compare and examine latent prints at a basic level.
• Ability to perform advanced CSI laboratory procedures in the processing of evidence.
• Ability to compare and examine latent prints.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner II-

• Knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc.
• Knowledge of the Police Department's and City's policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery, and processing.
• Skill in the operation of a PC.
• Skill in the use of photographic equipment.
• Skill in filing and other organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery.
• Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment.
• Ability to view, work, and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical violence.
• Ability to attend and document autopsies as required.
• Ability to compare and examine latent prints at an advanced level
• Ability to perform advanced Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) laboratory procedures and instruct others to do so.
• Ability to climb a ladder or similar equipment and work from an elevated position.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Crime Scene Investigator/Latent Print Examiner III-

• Knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation, to prepare reports, compose letters, etc.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of friction skin physiology and morphology, terminology, detection, recovery, photography, preservation, enhancement, analysis, comparison, documentation and reporting of latent print evidence.
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures which are generally recognized within the profession.
• Knowledge of the department's and City's policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of current scientific, technological and court accepted methods and means of evidence location, identification, documentation, recovery and processing.
• Skill in the operation of a PC.
• Skill in the use of photographic equipment.
• Skill in filing and other organizational skills.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and articles, and organize statistical information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to adapt to fast changing situations with minimal confusion and recovery.
• Ability to use video recording devices and secondary equipment.
• Ability to view, work and function in crime scene areas resulting from extreme physical violence.
• Ability to attend and document autopsies as required.
• Ability to compare and examine latent prints at an expert level and instruct others.
• Ability to perform expert level CSI laboratory procedures and instruct others to do so.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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