Latent Fingerprint Examiner

LCSO Lake County Sheriff's Office; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lake County Sheriff's Office in Florida seeks a Civilian/Latent Fingerprint Examiner to analyze, compare, evaluate, and verify latent impressions using BIS/AFIS and NGI. The role includes attending crime scenes, examining evidence, and providing court testimony as needed.

A high school diploma or GED, agency fingerprint training, and FDLE BIS standards are required, with the ability to work accurately under pressure. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Tavares, FL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year related experience and/or training required.
• Must have completed agency Fingerprint Training.
• Must meet FDLE standards to operate BIS/AFIS equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsabilités

• Analyze, compare, evaluate and verify latent print impressions.
• Examine evidence processed for latent prints using chemicals and techniques; may involve health risks.
• Examine items for presence of blood impressions; potential health risks.
• Attend crime scenes and autopsies when required.
• Prepare written reports and exhibits; present expert testimony in court.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Latent fingerprint analysis

English communication

Documentation writing

Decision making under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Fingerprint Training

FDLE BIS standards

Driver's license

Outils

BIS/AFIS

NGI

Description du poste

360 West Ruby Street Tavares, FL 32778 Job Title: Civilian/Latent Fingerprint Examiner Status: Non-Sworn Department: Law Enforcement Operations Pay: $20.00 per hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY Highly specialized and technical work responsible for the analysis, comparison, evaluation and verification of friction ridge skin impressions (latent prints). (80%)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation and Verification of Friction Ridge Skin Impressions
  • Analyzes, compares, evaluates and verifies impressions of friction ridge skin submitted by members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office and various criminal justice agencies. These impressions are primarily recovered through the use of black fingerprint powder, lifting tape and lift backing cards. (Exposure to the black fingerprint powder used in the recovery of the latent prints can pose a potential health damaging risk to the Latent Print Analyst.)
  • Examines items of physical evidence which have been processed through mechanical and chemical means for the detection of latent prints. (These chemicals and the item of evidence itself can pose a biological or health damaging risk to the Latent Print Analyst.)
  • Examines diverse items of physical evidence that have been submitted for the presence of suspect blood impressions. (These examinations may pose a potential biological or health damaging risk to the Latent Print Analyst.)
  • Attends crime scenes and autopsies when assistance is required.
• Uses the Biometric Identification System (BIS-formerly Automated Fingerprint Identification System AFIS) and Next Generation Identification System (NGI – formerly IAFIS).
• Searches fingerprint identification files to provide information to authorized persons. (20%)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare written reports on all evaluations and examinations completed stating results of findings
• Presents expert testimony in criminal courts on latent fingerprint examinations. Prepares court exhibits as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary in the efficient and effective performance of the position functions.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not all inclusive and are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees may be required to perform other duties as deemed necessary or required in the course of their employment with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS EXTERNAL and INTERNAL RELATIONSHIP and COMMUNICATION REQUISITE

• State and Local Police Departments.
• Clerk of the Courts Office, School Board and the Parole and Probation Boards.
• General public to include private citizens, businesses and governmental and municipal entities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• One year related experience and/or training is required.
• Must have successfully completed agency Fingerprint Training.
• Must meet the required standards set forth by FDLE to operate Biometric Identification System (BIS-formerly AFIS) equipment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES and REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to management, employees, government agencies, suspects and citizens.
• Must have basic computer skills to include word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Must have the ability make decisions under stressful conditions within time constraints.
• Must present positive image both on phone and in person.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques used in the analysis of latent print evidence.
• Knowledge of the correct procedures for providing expert testimony in court.
• Ability to give sworn testimony as an expert witness in court.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative but not inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be offered to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment; however, the employee may be required to fingerprint bodies in the morgue or at crime scene. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Depending on assignment, the employee may be required to work long and/or irregular work hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

Work Shift

8 Full-Time

Benefits Include

Medical Dental Vision Life Retirement Deferred Comp 457 Plan Supplemental insurance Work Comp Paid Sick and Vacation Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Free Health Clinic Tuition Assistance

INTEGRITY

We value the quality of possessing and steadfastly adhering to high moral principles and professional standards. Integrity implies honesty, truthfulness, honor, veracity and reliability.

PROFESSIONALISM

We value the skill and competence exhibited by a highly trained professional, characterized by pride, self-discipline, a thirst for higher education, and a customer service oriented approach.

PEOPLE

We value all people. Our relationships with others should be respectful and fair. By valuing people, we also value diversity, the spirit of teamwork, and open and honest communication. We believe people are our most valuable resource.

LEADERSHIP

We value leadership as the ability to guide, direct, and influence people toward the proper course of action. Leadership implies the ability to provide purpose and motivation. Even those who do not serve in a formal leadership role can lead by example.

LOYALTY

We value loyalty as an unfailing devotion to a cause despite our personal likes, dislikes, hopes and desires. Loyalty implies faithfulness, devotion, allegiance, trustworthiness, and fidelity so that a common cause might prevail.

COMMITMENT

We value commitment to the mission of the Sheriff's Office. Commitment is the sense of responsibility to the people we serve, the law enforcement profession and the oath of our office. Commitment is kindred to loyalty and is exemplified by courage, dedication, and persistence.

COMMUNITY

We value our community and believe to be effective we must be a part of those we serve. We support efforts to enhance the quality of life in Lake County by encouraging community involvement, believing it to be a responsibility of citizenship.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We value individual and collective responsibility for our mission and core values. We believe it is our duty to be answerable for our actions both internally and externally. Accountability is achieved through relentless follow-up.