Forensic Scientist III (Latent Print Analyst)

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts routine to complex examination of latent print evidence in the laboratory. Performs evaluations of latent impressions to determine suitability for entry into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). Compares suitable latent impressions to known standards, submitted through requests, or retrieved from AFIS candidate list, to render conclusion decisions.
• Makes necessary recommendations to improve techniques in the laboratory and keeps up to date with friction ridge literature and the latest developments, techniques, and methods. Provides technical guidance to other latent print examiners and lower-level examiners on a continuing basis to ensure quality control. Supports quality control and quality assurance for the latent print unit, which involves participation in a Proficiency Testing Program. May be required to testify in courtroom exclusively as an expert witness.

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

Requirements

Qualifications and Education

• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
Or
• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Specialized Experience:

• Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

• Latent Print Examiner Certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI).

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