Latent Print Examiner

Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process evidence to develop latent prints using standard laboratory procedures. Processing methods include, but are not limited to, cyanoacrylate fuming, fluorescent dye stains, powders in suspension, ninhydrin and indanedione.
• Identify, label, and photograph latent prints on evidence.
• Photograph each latent print using proper photographic equipment and techniques.
• Analyze latent prints in Adobe Photoshop to determine suitability and submit to the Defense Forensic Biometric Agency (DFBA). This determination shall be in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Compare latent prints to known prints and make conclusions.
• Document all examination results/findings in the Weapons Technical Intelligence Exploitation Analysis Tool (WEAT) database.
• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
• Interpret results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
• Perform administrative and technical reviews of reports for fellow examiners.
• Maintaining proper chain of custody.
• Mix chemicals as required and perform quality checks on instruments and reagents.
• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• 6-month overseas deployments

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

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• To be considered for this position the candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of experience performing Latent Print examinations and analysis on all types of materials to include porous, non-porous, and semi-porous materials.
• Experience using chemical, physical, and digital latent print examination techniques to produce a suitable print for comparison.
• Experience with utilizing and submitting to ABIS, AFIS, and/or other national databases.
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain a US Passport
• Must be able to successfully pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.

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