Fingerprint Examiner

• Receives a large segment of daily work from the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), and other departmental units, such as police districts, civilian processing units, courts and various local and national law enforcement agencies.
• Uses highly sophisticated AFIS computer equipment to conduct demographic and biometric searches of individuals in conjunction with different systems, e.g. Livescan, Mugshot, Cobalt, and WALES to eliminate individuals or affect positive identifications.
• Identifies and classifies routine and highly complex non-latent fingerprints, using the most current scientific methodology for friction ridge examination to make accurate conclusions.
• Facilitates the collection of court ordered documents, requests for criminal history, special projects to research accuracy in data and other electronic requests via fax or email.
• Handles a large volume of customer service requests in person or by phone from internal and external partners.
• Maintains master index system, files and records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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

• Knowledge of and experience in recording, searching, retrieving, analyzing and comparing fingerprints using both automated tools as well as manual methodology to make a conclusion.
• Thorough knowledge of fingerprint identification principles, techniques, procedures and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of ARCH Loop and Whorl Patterns.
• Knowledge of the Henry System of Classification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Washington Area Law Enforcement Systems (WALES), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and the Interstate Identification Index (III).
• Skill in identifying and classifying distorted, faint, reproduced and/or mutilated non-latent prints.
• Knowledge in operating the Automated Fingerprint Identification System.
• Knowledge in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

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• High School Diploma.

• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to a least the CS-06 grade level, or its non-District equivalent, gained from the public or private sector.
• Specialized experience includes recording, searching, retrieving, analyzing and comparing fingerprints using both automated tools as well as manual methodology to make a conclusion.
• Applying fingerprint identification principles, techniques, procedures and methods.
• Understanding ARCH Loop, Whorl Patterns, and Henry System of Classification.
• Utilizing Washington Area Law Enforcement Systems (WALES), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and the Interstate Identification Index (III).
• Identifying and classifying distorted, faint, reproduced and/or mutilated non-latent prints; operating the Automated Fingerprint Identification System; and communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

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