Friction Ridge Examiner - District Attorney Forensic Laboratory
Cumberland County, PA
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Job summary
The Cumberland County District Attorney's Office Forensic Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Friction Ridge Examiner to join the six-disciplined forensic team. The role analyzes, compares, evaluates, and verifies latent prints, maintains objectivity, and supports the Office of the District Attorney as needed.
The ideal candidate has prior friction ridge experience and is pursuing or has certification as a CLPE through IAI, ensuring accreditation standards and QA compliance are met.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
- Three to five years of latent fingerprint examination experience.
- Valid PA driver's license required.
Responsibilities
- ACE-V analysis of latent fingerprints from crime scenes.
- Search databases for unknown prints.
- Document examination results.
- Prepare oral and written reports of findings.
- Testify in court regarding findings and procedures.
- Maintain chain of custody for evidence.
Skills
Education
Job description
Department: District Attorney
Sub-Department: Forensic Investigation Division
Pay Grade: 112
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Forensics Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
Position Code: DA3038
This position is deemed a safety sensitive position, and the selected hire is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
Current County Employees will follow the County Promotion/Demotion Policy.
The starting salary is negotiable based on relevant years of work experience and education in a similar position.
The Cumberland County DA's Office Forensic Laboratory is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically skilled Friction Ridge Examiner to join the six-disciplined forensic laboratory. This position is responsible for the analysis, comparison, evaluation, and verification of latent and known fingerprints. The ideal candidate has prior experience in friction ridge examination and holds, or is actively working toward, certification as a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) through the International Association for Identification (IAI). The examiner maintains compliance with accreditation standards and the laboratory's quality management system. All work is to be performed in an unbiased objective manner and supports the mission of the laboratory and the Office of the District Attorney as necessary.
- Analyze, compare, evaluate, and verify (ACE-V methodology) latent fingerprints recovered from crime scenes and evidentiary items
- Search for unknown friction ridge skin impression to known prints contained in various databases
- Document the results of all examination activities
- Prepare and furnish authoritative oral and written reports on opinions and findings
- Testify in court regarding lab findings and may be required to testify in court as to the procedures and methods used to obtain data
- Plan and design court exhibits/electronic media displays and provide technical support to the District Attorney's Office for trial preparation each court term
- Maintain chain of custody for all evidence handled
- Participate in proficiency testing, technical review, and verification of other examiners' conclusions
- Stay current with advances in latent print technology, techniques, and IAI/SWGFAST standards
- Maintain case files and records in accordance with agency policy and accreditation standards ISO/IEC 17025
- Serve as a technical consultant to the laboratory director, District Attorney staff, and the law enforcement community of Cumberland County
- Support the mission of the laboratory and the District Attorney's Office
- Perform other related duties as required
- Assist laboratory director with other duties and projects as needed
Receives supervision from the Forensic Supervisor/Public Health Supervisor
None
Must have a valid PA driver's license
Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred
- Three to five years of experience in latent fingerprint examination/comparison
- Prior law enforcement, crime scene investigation, or forensic laboratory experience preferred
Mission Statement: To provide essential services that respond to community needs and promote well-being, while maintaining a financially sound foundation.
We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.
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- Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Wellness program with wellness incentives
- Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
- United Concordia Dental Insurance
- County Retirement Pension
- 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
- Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
- Normal Retirement Options
- Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
- Age 60 with any amount of credited service
- Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Military Time Buy Back Options
- Vacation
- 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
- 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
- Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
- Personal
- 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
- Sick
- 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
- 12 Paid County Holidays
- No waiting period to receive paid holidays
- Educational Assistance
- 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - certain eligibility requirements must be met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
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