Senior Fingerprint & Latent Print Examiner

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Police Civilian Fingerprint Analyst to perform fingerprint and palm print analysis, maintain evidence chains, and assist in court testimony.

The role requires a BA/BS and two years of experience, plus AFIS/NEC and First Aid/CPR certifications within specified timelines; a valid Texas driver’s license is required. Proficiency with Photoshop CC and latent print workflows is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS).
• Two years of experience.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within one year of hire.
• Must obtain Texas DPS AFIS/NEC certification within three years of date of hire.
• A valid driver's license is required; in-state licensing may be needed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform fingerprint and palm print analysis, comparison, and evaluation.
• Operate AFIS/local automated fingerprint identification systems.
• Write technical reports documenting forensic conclusions.
• Testify in court as an expert witness on friction ridge identification.
• Maintain chain of custody and organize latent print files and logs.

Skills

fingerprint analysis

court testimony

evidence handling

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS)

Tools

Photoshop CC

AFIS

Job description

City of Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Police Civilian Fingerprint Analyst to perform fingerprint and palm print analysis, maintain evidence chains, and assist in court testimony.

The role requires a BA/BS and two years of experience, plus AFIS/NEC and First Aid/CPR certifications within specified timelines; a valid Texas driver’s license is required. Proficiency with Photoshop CC and latent print workflows is common.