Latent Print Analyst II

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job stability

Work-life balance

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Sacramento County is seeking a Latent Print Analyst II to independently analyze, compare, evaluate, and verify difficult latent prints against known prints. You will also conduct automated database searches, and prepare and review case documentation and reports, with opportunities to testify in court as an expert witness.

Training on Automated Latent Print System operations will be provided to law enforcement agencies, and you will help train other LPA staff

Responsibilities

• Analyze, compare, evaluate and verify difficult latent finger and palm impressions against known prints.
• 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 and techniques to law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with law enforcement agencies.
• Assist in training of other LPA staff as needed.

Tools

Automated Latent Print System

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532871

Position #(s): 420-761-8472-008

Working Title: Latent Print Analyst II

Classification: LATENT PRINT ANALYST II

Salary: $7,091.00 - $9,523.00

$7,091.00 - $9,523.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: LATENT PRINT ANALYST I

Salary: $5,869.00 - $7,897.00

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day Shift

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information: This position is located in The Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis, Records & Biometric Identification Branch, Cal-ID Program, Automated Latent Print Section.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Additional Salary Information: Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Benefits of working for the State of California

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!