Latent Print Examiner* (*Criminalist III)

County of Santa Cruz; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Cruz is seeking applicants for Latent Print Examiner (Criminalist III). Under general supervision, performs duties involved in crime scene investigations and identification of evidence by chemical, physical, and microscopic analysis in the laboratory and in the field.

May specialize in at least one discipline based on agency needs: Latent Prints, Digital Evidence, Biology/DNA, or Forensic Anthropology; and perform other work as required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in forensic science or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs crime scene investigations and identification of evidence by chemical, physical, and microscopic analysis.
• Interprets results, prepares materials for court presentation, and may testify as an expert witness.

Education

Bachelor's degree in forensic science or closely related field

Job description

LATENT PRINT EXAMINER*

(*Criminalist III)

County of Santa Cruz

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking applicants for Latent Print Examiner* (*Criminalist III).Are you seeking new, exciting, opportunities? Come join the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office and make a difference!

THE JOB:

Under general supervision, performs duties involved in crime scene investigations and identification of evidence by performing chemical, physical, and microscopic analysis in the laboratory and in the field; interprets the results of findings; prepares materials for presentation in criminal court; appears in court as an expert witness. May specialize in at least one discipline based on agency needs: Latent Prints, Digital Evidence, Biology/DNA, or Forensic Anthropology; and perform other work as required.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in

forensic science, criminalistics, natural sciences, biological anthropology, computer science, or a closely related field.