Forensic Latent Print Examiner I

County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Criminalist I in the Sheriff’s Identification Unit, specializing in latent and tenprint examination. You will perform friction ridge analyses to support investigations and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities include analyzing and comparing friction ridge impressions, preparing AFIS submissions, documenting results in detailed reports, and providing expert testimony in court. A background check is required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a natural or applied science or related field.
• Must meet discipline qualifications per accrediting body; FBI QA Standards and California regulations.
• California Driver's License required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform friction ridge analysis on latent and tenprint impressions from evidence.
• Prepare AFIS submissions and inquiries for biometric identification.
• Document examination processes and generate written reports.
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding fingerprint methods and conclusions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and assist in related tasks as needed.

Skills

Fingerprint analysis

Evidence handling

Written reports

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural or applied science

Tools

AFIS

Mass spectrometry

Chromatography

DNA typing

Job description

County of Santa Clara is seeking a Criminalist I in the Sheriff’s Identification Unit, specializing in latent and tenprint examination. You will perform friction ridge analyses to support investigations and legal proceedings.

Responsibilities include analyzing and comparing friction ridge impressions, preparing AFIS submissions, documenting results in detailed reports, and providing expert testimony in court. A background check is required.