Fingerprint Examiner

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Duties

Essential Job Functions

• Investigates crime scenes committed in the City; examines scene for evidence collection; photographs evidence; Processes and packages evidence; transports and submits evidence to the laboratory.
• Develops latent prints at the scene; develops and processes latent prints in the laboratory; mixes chemicals for latent development; maintains and files latents and 10-print cards of arrested persons, both juvenile and adult.
• Operates AFIS/MBIS.
• Operates related equipment including alternate light source, metal detector, electrostatic dust lifter, DSLR camera, digital forensic computer, cell phone extraction software, laboratory equipment, laser scanner, and various computer software programs.
• Performs related administrative tasks; prepares reports and correspondence; tracks leave time; answers calls and provides information as needed.
• Assists in crime scene processing training for new employees, including Evidence Technicians and sworn officers.
• Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.
• Provides customer service and answers questions as needed; may speak and teach at public functions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be essential in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Science, or related field with a minimum of one to three years of experience as a forensic technician (at least 3 years preferred), with experience and/or certification as a latent fingerprint examiner preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the City and or departmental law enforcement practices as they pertain to the performance of the duties of the Evidence Technician position.
• Knowledge of the requirements of a forensic technician and is able to perform all physical and verbal tasks as required.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures affecting the activities of the position and can perform all tasks within established procedure.
• Ability to conduct investigations of criminal situations to gather evidence.
• Ability and knowledge required to process, analyze, and secure evidence.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and methods utilized within the department.
• Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in policy, methods, administrative changes, or related operations updates as they pertain to departmental operations and activities.
• Ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
• Ability to read a variety of reports, informational and technical documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures.
• Ability to write reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with job-related equipment.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimal stress when confronted with an emergency.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with co-workers, supervisors and members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the department.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant.
• Knowledge and proficiency with computers and software programs typically utilized in the position.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical reports and related materials.

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