Biometric & Forensic Trainer Tactical Collection (Fort Bragg, NC)

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University is seeking an instructor to deliver biometrics and forensics training, develop lesson plans, and evaluate student learning in classroom and scenario settings.

You will teach fingerprint collection, DNA handling, and evidence photography, providing feedback to improve skills and ensuring alignment with program goals. This role supports FIU’s mission in public safety education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
• Experience in biometrics, forensics instruction, and training delivery preferred.
• Knowledge of fingerprinting, DNA collection, and crime scene photography advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biometrics and forensics instruction to trainees with clarity.
• Develop, review, and refine lesson plans and POI-aligned materials.
• Evaluate student knowledge and provide verbal and written feedback.
• Instruct on evaluating evidentiary surfaces and proper collection methods.
• Train on photographing fingerprints, biometric data, and evidence.

Skills

Biometrics instruction

Forensics instruction

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization

Tools

Fingerprint analysis tools

DNA collection tools

Forensic photography equipment

DOJ submission systems

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

Provides training mission activities by delivering biometrics and forensics instruction in a manner that ensures effective understanding and application of skills taught. Develops, reviews, and refines lesson plans in accordance with the program. Evaluates and assess student baseline understanding of tasks. Delivers instruction in classroom and scenario settings. Performs ongoing evaluation of student knowledge and skills and provide verbal feedback as well as written evaluations.

• Reviews, refines, updates if necessary, and comment on lesson plans.
• Writes personal lesson outlines in support of existing Programs of Instruction and lesson plans.
• Designs and develops training materials in support of lesson plans, POI guidelines.
• Develops realistic training scenarios to replicate real-world operations.
• Plans, develops, and implements training courses in support of POI.
• Performs transport, setup, tear-down, and reset of training equipment.
• Develops and implements evaluation tools to assess participant learning.
• Conducts performance assessments and provides constructive feedback for improvement to courses and training materials for enhanced learning outcomes.
• Instructs on evaluating surfaces and items of evidentiary value to determine optimal collection methods for latent fingerprints, palm prints, and hand knife-edge prints using both tactical field techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Teaches enhancement, lifting, developing, and preservation of friction ridge detail using lights, gels, powders, and other approved methods.
• Provides instruction in photographing fingerprints, biometric data, and forensic evidence with proper labeling, scaling, and use of various digital cameras and lenses.
• Trains on detecting, collecting, and preserving DNA from surfaces and individuals.
• Teaches forensic photography of structures, vehicles, individuals, and evidence.
• Instructs on collecting fingerprints from live and deceased individuals, including use of postmortem spoons/cards and FBI 10-print cards.
• Guides participants in processing, submitting, and presenting biometric and forensic results verbally, in writing, and through DOJ submission systems.
• Trains in live capture/scan of fingerprints with tactical biometric devices, including mass-enrollment capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 5 years of experience in related field; OR nine (9) years of relevant training and/or military experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or military experience.

Desired Qualifications

• International Association for Identifiers (IAI) certification.
• Experience performing fingerprint and DNA collection and processing, and crime scene photography.

Job Category

• Administrative

Advertised Salary

• $88,621

Work Schedule

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Clearance by the Department of Defense
• Drug Screening
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• May be required to work on University holidays.

Disclosures

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affi… (text). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.