Employment Opportunity
Forensic Latent Print Examiner
Prince George’s County Police Department, Landover, Maryland
Salary: $58,204.00 - $101,015.00 Annually
Final Filing Date: May 8, 2025
The Prince George’s County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill Forensic Latent Print Examiner 1, grade P20 positions, in the Forensic Science Division Latent Print Unit. This is an entry level technical position in the field of forensic science using appropriate protocols to analyze friction ridge evidence. Work includes, but is not limited to, applying the most current scientific methodology for friction ridge examination, and utilizing field specific tools to assist with the process, if necessary. Candidates will effectively testify as a Subject Matter Expert in all courts of law. This position is performed under the supervision of the Manager of the Latent Print Unit. Work is evaluated based on the ability to successfully complete all phases of the latent print examination and writing detailed reports to the findings. Routine work assignments include completing adequate training, research, presentations, and moot court. Upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period and demonstration of competency, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance at the manager’s discretion.
Duties
Examples of Work- Knowledge of the protocols, methodologies, practices, equipment, and materials for friction ridge analysis.
- Utilize applicable scientific methodology to compare, evaluate, document, preserve and individualize friction ridge evidence related to law enforcement investigations.
- Perform examination of physical evidence utilizing laboratory equipment.
- Uphold standard operating procedures, scientific principles, and techniques to ensure the validity and integrity of evidence.
- Pattern recognition and identification tasks of known exemplars through the use of fingerprint examination equipment and tools.
- Conduct file searches of fingerprint cards for duplicates and prepare a written consolidations or not-of-the-same-source report when similarities and dissimilarities between individuals are established.
- Prepares enlargement of latent impressions, finger/ palm prints, for exhibit presentation.
- Testifies as a “Subject Matter Expert” in all courts of law.
- Performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work willingly and cooperatively.
Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience conducting all phases of Lights-out processing associated with electronic fingerprint submissions.
- Experience conducting verification, technical and administrative reviews of completed ten-print reports for quality assurance purpose.
- Experience utilizing applicable scientific methodology to compare, evaluate, document, preserve and individualize friction ridge evidence related to law enforcement investigations.
- Familiar with the ACE-V Methodology.
- Latent Print Examiner certification through IAI or similar organization.
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Posted: March 29, 2025
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