Latent Print Examiner Aide

The City of San Diego; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Diego seeks a Latent Print Examiner Aide to perform routine latent print analysis in the crime laboratory, search latent print evidence through ALPS, and process items recovered from crime scenes for latent prints. You will prepare and maintain records of examinations and handle evidence retrieval, filing, and scanning of case packets, ensuring accuracy of information.

A minimum of 80 hours of formalized training, an Associate's Degree or higher in a forensic or physical science,

Qualifications

• 80 hours of formalized training in ten-print or latent print examinations by a recognized law enforcement agency, P.O.S.T., F.B.I., Department of Justice or a recognized professional institute.
• Associate's Degree or higher in a forensic or physical science.
• Certificate in Forensic Technology that includes college-level coursework in basic fingerprinting and advanced fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Latent print analysis in the crime laboratory.
• Search latent print evidence through Automated Latent Print Systems (ALPS).
• Process items of evidence recovered from crime scenes for latent prints.
• Prepare and maintain records of examinations.
• Perform administrative duties for the Latent Print unit, including evidence retrieval, the filing and scanning of case packets, verification of case information recorded on evidence packaging for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree or higher in a forensic or physical science

Certificate in Forensic Technology that includes college-level coursework in basic fingerprinting and advanced fingerprinting

80 hours of formalized training in ten-print or latent print examinations by a recognized law enforcement agency, P.O.S.T., FBI, Department of Justice or a recognized professional institute

Job description

JOB INFORMATION

Latent Print Examiner Aide positions perform routine latent print analysis in the crime laboratory; search latent print evidence through Automated Latent Print Systems (ALPS); process items of evidence recovered from crime scenes for latent prints; prepare and maintain records of examinations; perform administrative duties for the Latent Print unit, including evidence retrieval, the filing and scanning of case packets, verification of case information recorded on evidence packaging for completeness and accuracy; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

AGE:

18 years of age or older; except for high school graduates (or persons with GED equivalency) who are 17.

CITIZENSHIP:

You must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of 80 hours of formalized training in ten-print or latent print examinations by a recognized law enforcement agency, P.O.S.T., F.B.I., Department of Justice or a recognized professional institute.
• Associate's Degree or higher in a forensic or physical science.
• Certificate in Forensic Technology that includes college-level coursework in basic fingerprinting and advanced fingerprinting.

Note:

Additional qualifying experience may NOT be used to substitute for lack of the required education.

EXPERIENCE:

100 hours of experience in ONE or more of the following areas:

• Latent print processing.
• Ten-print examinations.
• Latent print examinations.

Notes:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a forensic or physical science may be substituted for the required 100 hours of above experience.
• Volunteer or intern experience at a recognized law enforcement agency or laboratory is qualifying (experience must be documented).
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.