Latent Print Examiner & Forensic Identification Expert

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks a fingerprint identification professional to perform identification, preservation, processing and examination of latent fingerprints. The role operates AFIS/SPEX terminals and accesses local, state, and national databases to identify suspects, with on-call as needed.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent in forensic science or related field, plus considerable experience in fingerprint classification and latent identification.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in forensic science, biology, chemistry or criminal justice.
• Considerable experience in fingerprint classification and latent fingerprint identification.
• Proficiency in ACE-V methodology and fingerprint processing techniques.
• Familiarity with rules of evidence and chain of custody.

Responsibilities

• Identify, preserve, process, and examine latent fingerprints for identification or exclusion.
• Operate AFIS/SPEX terminals to access local, state, and national databases.
• Prepare analytical reports and provide expert testimony in court.
• Maintain filing systems and assist agencies with latent print processing and comparison.
• Publish training and instruction on fingerprint collection and recognition.

Skills

Fingerprint identification

ACE-V methodology

AFIS/SPEX terminals

Court testimony

Data entry / computer systems

Oral and written communication

Training personnel

Rules of evidence / chain of custody

Independent judgment

Education

Associate degree in forensic science or related field

Tools

AFIS/SPEX terminals

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks a fingerprint identification professional to perform identification, preservation, processing and examination of latent fingerprints. The role operates AFIS/SPEX terminals and accesses local, state, and national databases to identify suspects, with on-call as needed.

The position requires an Associate degree or equivalent in forensic science or related field, plus considerable experience in fingerprint classification and latent identification.