Latent Print Analyst II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The LPA II is the full journey level position in the Latent Print Analyst series. Under general direction from a Latent Print Supervisor, it independently analyzes, compares, evaluates and verifies difficult latent fingerprint and palm impressions against known prints, conducts database searches, and prepares case documentation and reports.

The role may travel to court to testify as an expert witness and provides training on Automated Latent Print System operations.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the science and history of friction ridge examination.
• Knowledge of sequential processing and latent print development techniques.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including testimony as an expert witness.
• Willingness to travel and work off-site for extended periods.
• Capacity for maintaining cooperative working relationships and demonstrating tact and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, compare, evaluate and verify difficult latent fingerprint and palm impressions.
• Conduct searches through automated databases.
• Prepare and review case documentation and case reports.
• Travel to court to testify as an expert witness.
• Provide training on Automated Latent Print System operations.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in training other LPA staff.

Skills

Friction ridge knowledge

Latent print comparisons

Documentation & reports

Oral & written communication

Court testimony

Independent off-site work

Travel willingness

Tools

Automated latent print databases

Job description

The LPA II is the full journey level position in the Latent Print Analyst series, and under general direction from a Latent Print Supervisor (LPS), independently performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, analyzing, comparing, evaluating and verifying difficult latent finger and palm impressions against known prints; conducting searches through automated databases; preparing and reviewing case documentation and case reports; traveling to court to testify as an expert witness; providing training on Automated Latent Print System operations and techniques to law enforcement agencies; and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all law enforcement agencies. The LPA II will assist in the training of other LPA staff as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LATENT PRINT ANALYST II
• LATENT PRINT ANALYST I

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Thorough knowledge of the science and history of friction ridge examination.
• Basic knowledge of sequential processing and latent print development techniques.
• Ability to make difficult latent print comparisons, identifications, and exclusions.
• Knowledge of automated finger and palm print databases.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including testimony as an expert witness.
• Willingness and ability to work independently off-site and outside of regularly scheduled shift, when needed.
• Capacity for maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstration of tact, sound judgment, and ethical behavior.
• Willingness to travel by various means and be away from home for an extended period of time.