Latent print examiner job description
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Example latent print examiner requirements on a job description
Latent print examiner requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in latent print examiner job postings.
Sample latent print examiner requirements
- Possess experience in latent print examination.
- Must be qualified/certified as a latent print examiner.
- Must maintain a valid driver's license.
- Be able to pass a background investigation and drug test.
- Proficient in using specialized software.
Sample required latent print examiner soft skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to remain composed under pressure.
Latent print examiner job description example 1
Aver latent print examiner job description
These positions are working 3rd shift Wed – Sat. 7:30pm - 5:30am; will be required to work weekends and Holidays. Position is offered a 15% shift differential.
Responsibilities:
- Be able to prepare, search, retrieve, analyze, compare, and evaluate friction ridge images
- Practical experience in comparing latent prints to known prints and make conclusions
- Experience in the examination of digital images and determination whether a latent print has sufficient quality to make a comparison, and/or to submit to the available databases
- Experience with digital forensic principles and tools and knowledge of tools and systems used for identity exploitation of biometric attributes.
- Shall also possess experience in the review and evaluation of identity data contained in large Federal identity information repositories and in the management best practices, techniques, and methods in the biometric field
- Write technical reports on the scientific analysis of comparisons
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and
- provide outstanding customer service and support to State, Federal and Local Law Enforcement agencies, agents throughout the Department of Homeland Security and its mission partners
- Positions may be shift work. This is a 24 x 7 operation, 365 days a year and all candidates must be willing to work, nights, weekends and/or holidays
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Forensics, or related discipline
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 6 months experience. Candidate must be confident in preparing, searching, retrieving, analyzing, comparing, and evaluating both Ten Print and latent fingerprints using both automated tools as well as manual methodologies to make a determination of fingerprint matches.
- MUST be able to work evening, weekend and/or holiday shifts if required
Desired Requirements:
- Active Public Trust clearance
- International Association for Identification Certification as a Ten Print Examiner
Location:
- San Diego, CA
Security Requirements:
- Position requires U.S. citizenship
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
About Us:
AVER, LLC is a Data & Digital Transformation company that delivers exceptional client service with great people and transformative technology solutions to enable Government mission success. We provide customers with specialized technical skills and deep subject matter expertise focused on Homeland Security, Biometrics, Law Enforcement and Healthcare domains to meet the complex mission challenges today and tomorrow. We are a verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that strives to provide a customer-centric experience building trusted partnerships with our clients and people.
AVER is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Latent print examiner job description example 2
Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc. latent print examiner job description
APPOINTMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular (FTR-A)
PURPOSE: To perform independent routine to complex technical examinations of evidence through the processing of materials for latent prints, recovery of latent prints, examinations, visualizing/recording of latent prints, examining and comparing latent prints in a forensic laboratory. Responsible for providing direction and guidance to less experienced latent examiners.
+ Performs routine forensic laboratory analysis and examinations of evidence in cases involving latent prints; Safeguards evidence and maintains chain-of-custody through the use of physical protocols and applicable documentation. Ensures safety precautions and applicable regulations are followed.
+ Conducts examinations and experiments utilizing well defined methods and a variety of scientific tools, equipment, instrumentation and techniques; Identifies and initiates appropriate steps to solve a variety of analytical problems; Performs transfer of technology, methods development and validation applicable to analysis of evidence; Identifies research requirements to enhance examination methods and coordinates with the client's and other research components as necessary; Provides guidance to junior examiners regarding the nature and extent of examinations to be conducted on more complex materials and items of evidence.
+ Prepares and furnishes authoritative oral and written reports to facilitate investigative, intelligence, prosecution and other functions that support mission requirements. The reports will require the ability to clearly convey the opinions and findings as determined through detailed examinations and analysis. Updates case management and other database systems as required.
+ Coordinates routine to moderately complex matters related to scope of analyses with other laboratory units, outside agencies, and related entities.
+ Provides authoritative support to the client and other components within a multi-agency activity. Participates in liaison and meetings with officials from outside agencies to coordinate cases of mutual interest. May provide training regarding the analytical process and related functions consistent with the needs of the client.
+ Presents court testimony regarding examination of evidence as necessary to support mission requirements.
+ Travel: OCONUS deployment required on rotational basis.
+ A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ Must have a minimum of six (6) years of direct experience working in a forensic laboratory processing materials for latent prints, recovering/visualizing/recording latent impressions, evaluating latent prints, and examining and comparing latent prints to know fingerprints.
+ Professional certification as a Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) by the International Association of Identification (IAI) is required. Proficiency utilizing FBI-NGI/IAFIS, DoD-ABIS, and/or other automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) database is desired.
+ Must have professional knowledge of the principles, theories, methods and technical procedures used to process materials for latent prints, recovery of latent prints, visualizing/recording of latent prints, and examining and comparing latent prints to known fingerprints (or other latent prints) in a forensic laboratory.
+ Must have knowledge of general forensic laboratory case working procedures, quality control and safety procedures; knowledge of ISO quality standards for testing and calibration laboratories and/or the standards of the American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD/LAB) Laboratory Accreditation Board.
+ Must be familiar with or have working knowledge of other disciplines within a forensic laboratory to assure that examinations are consistent with accepted protocols and that casework is properly coordinated with other forensic specialties as necessary. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate results of analyses.
+ Must have knowledge of legal procedures and rules of evidence to handle evidence appropriately and provide effective testimony.
+ Must be able to perform analyses and administrative functions within prescribed parameters set by client facilities regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
+ Must pass U.S. Government security background investigation and be able to obtain & maintain Secret security clearance. Must pass both a physical and dental examination (as required for OCONUS assignment).
+ Must possess a current U.S. Government issued passport.
+ Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
External Company Name: ORAU
External Company URL: www.orau.org/
Street: NEFB - Defense Forensic Science Center
Telework: No
PURPOSE: To perform independent routine to complex technical examinations of evidence through the processing of materials for latent prints, recovery of latent prints, examinations, visualizing/recording of latent prints, examining and comparing latent prints in a forensic laboratory. Responsible for providing direction and guidance to less experienced latent examiners.
+ Performs routine forensic laboratory analysis and examinations of evidence in cases involving latent prints; Safeguards evidence and maintains chain-of-custody through the use of physical protocols and applicable documentation. Ensures safety precautions and applicable regulations are followed.
+ Conducts examinations and experiments utilizing well defined methods and a variety of scientific tools, equipment, instrumentation and techniques; Identifies and initiates appropriate steps to solve a variety of analytical problems; Performs transfer of technology, methods development and validation applicable to analysis of evidence; Identifies research requirements to enhance examination methods and coordinates with the client's and other research components as necessary; Provides guidance to junior examiners regarding the nature and extent of examinations to be conducted on more complex materials and items of evidence.
+ Prepares and furnishes authoritative oral and written reports to facilitate investigative, intelligence, prosecution and other functions that support mission requirements. The reports will require the ability to clearly convey the opinions and findings as determined through detailed examinations and analysis. Updates case management and other database systems as required.
+ Coordinates routine to moderately complex matters related to scope of analyses with other laboratory units, outside agencies, and related entities.
+ Provides authoritative support to the client and other components within a multi-agency activity. Participates in liaison and meetings with officials from outside agencies to coordinate cases of mutual interest. May provide training regarding the analytical process and related functions consistent with the needs of the client.
+ Presents court testimony regarding examination of evidence as necessary to support mission requirements.
+ Travel: OCONUS deployment required on rotational basis.
+ A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
+ Must have a minimum of six (6) years of direct experience working in a forensic laboratory processing materials for latent prints, recovering/visualizing/recording latent impressions, evaluating latent prints, and examining and comparing latent prints to know fingerprints.
+ Professional certification as a Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) by the International Association of Identification (IAI) is required. Proficiency utilizing FBI-NGI/IAFIS, DoD-ABIS, and/or other automated fingerprint identification system (AFIS) database is desired.
+ Must have professional knowledge of the principles, theories, methods and technical procedures used to process materials for latent prints, recovery of latent prints, visualizing/recording of latent prints, and examining and comparing latent prints to known fingerprints (or other latent prints) in a forensic laboratory.
+ Must have knowledge of general forensic laboratory case working procedures, quality control and safety procedures; knowledge of ISO quality standards for testing and calibration laboratories and/or the standards of the American Society of Crime Lab Directors (ASCLD/LAB) Laboratory Accreditation Board.
+ Must be familiar with or have working knowledge of other disciplines within a forensic laboratory to assure that examinations are consistent with accepted protocols and that casework is properly coordinated with other forensic specialties as necessary. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate results of analyses.
+ Must have knowledge of legal procedures and rules of evidence to handle evidence appropriately and provide effective testimony.
+ Must be able to perform analyses and administrative functions within prescribed parameters set by client facilities regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
+ Must pass U.S. Government security background investigation and be able to obtain & maintain Secret security clearance. Must pass both a physical and dental examination (as required for OCONUS assignment).
+ Must possess a current U.S. Government issued passport.
+ Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN-ON BONUS
External Company Name: ORAU
External Company URL: www.orau.org/
Street: NEFB - Defense Forensic Science Center
Telework: No
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Latent print examiner job description example 3
Xator latent print examiner job description
The Innovative Technology Solutions Directorate of Xator is seeking experienced Latent Print Examiners to support a DoD client. These positions are for experienced examiners with substantial field/operational experience. Compensation based on experience level.
Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work in the DoD premier Forensic Center based in Fort Gillem, GA. May be required to travel OCONUS (as needed). Potential locations are determined by the client, but include Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti and/or Iraq .
Benefits in include hotel and per diem during the 6+ month assessment period in the Atlanta area for candidates located outside the region. Eligible for 21-day R&R for every year of deployment. Active SECRET clearance strongly preferred, but for the right candidate the contract could pursue a security clearance investigation/reinvestigation.
Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
+ Perform analysis techniques to determine the existence of latent prints (e.g., Process IED evidence to develop latent prints using standard laboratory procedures.
+ Identify, mark, photograph, determine suitability, submit, and perform comparisons.
+ Process evidence to determine the presence of latent fingerprints using any documented wet and dry laboratory process at their location. (Processing methods include, but are not limited to, Cyanoacrylate fuming, stickyside paste, and dyes).
+ Examine evidence for latent prints using all means available, including, specialized lighting sources, conditions, and magnification.
+ Analyze latent prints in Adobe Photoshop to determine suitability and submit to the Defense Forensic Biometric Agency (DFBA).
+ Examine and compare latent prints to known prints, determine whether the print has sufficient quality to make a comparison, and/or to submit to the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
+ Independently verify print matches made by other examiners.
+ Interpret results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
+ Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
+ Document all examination results/findings in the Weapons Technical Intelligence Exploitation Analysis Tool (WEAT) database.
+ Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
+ Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained at all times
+ Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with local laboratory procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education
+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 1-4 years' experience in the processing of material for latent prints, recovery of latents, examination, visualizing/recording latents, and evaluating latent prints in a forensics laboratory. (Associate's degree with 5-7 years related experience or High School diploma with 8-10 years related experience are an acceptable equivalent).
+ Professional certification by the International Association of Identification (IAI) is desired.
Experience
+ Experience working in a lab performing Latent Print examinations and analysis on all types of materials to include porous, non-porous, and semi-porous materials
+ Experience using chemical, physical, and digital latent print examination techniques to produce a suitable print for comparison.
+ Proficiency utilizing AFIS, ABIS, and/or other National databases.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements
+ Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
+ U.S. Citizenship
+ Position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
+ Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
+ Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment a nd maintain a deployable status to OCONUS theater sites.
+ Valid U.S. passport
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
+ Ability to deploy to globally to locations with austere conditions. In-theater deployment is governed by U.S. government regulations, which include exclusions for personnel with physical, health, or other conditions that would preclude safe assignment to the region. All employees must be able to meet the requirements for travel or deployment to the AOR, if required.
+ Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
+ Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government's Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued "2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors" mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Xator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to work in the DoD premier Forensic Center based in Fort Gillem, GA. May be required to travel OCONUS (as needed). Potential locations are determined by the client, but include Bahrain, Kuwait, Djibouti and/or Iraq .
Benefits in include hotel and per diem during the 6+ month assessment period in the Atlanta area for candidates located outside the region. Eligible for 21-day R&R for every year of deployment. Active SECRET clearance strongly preferred, but for the right candidate the contract could pursue a security clearance investigation/reinvestigation.
Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
+ Perform analysis techniques to determine the existence of latent prints (e.g., Process IED evidence to develop latent prints using standard laboratory procedures.
+ Identify, mark, photograph, determine suitability, submit, and perform comparisons.
+ Process evidence to determine the presence of latent fingerprints using any documented wet and dry laboratory process at their location. (Processing methods include, but are not limited to, Cyanoacrylate fuming, stickyside paste, and dyes).
+ Examine evidence for latent prints using all means available, including, specialized lighting sources, conditions, and magnification.
+ Analyze latent prints in Adobe Photoshop to determine suitability and submit to the Defense Forensic Biometric Agency (DFBA).
+ Examine and compare latent prints to known prints, determine whether the print has sufficient quality to make a comparison, and/or to submit to the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
+ Independently verify print matches made by other examiners.
+ Interpret results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.
+ Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
+ Document all examination results/findings in the Weapons Technical Intelligence Exploitation Analysis Tool (WEAT) database.
+ Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
+ Ensure proper chain of custody is maintained at all times
+ Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with local laboratory procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Education
+ A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 1-4 years' experience in the processing of material for latent prints, recovery of latents, examination, visualizing/recording latents, and evaluating latent prints in a forensics laboratory. (Associate's degree with 5-7 years related experience or High School diploma with 8-10 years related experience are an acceptable equivalent).
+ Professional certification by the International Association of Identification (IAI) is desired.
Experience
+ Experience working in a lab performing Latent Print examinations and analysis on all types of materials to include porous, non-porous, and semi-porous materials
+ Experience using chemical, physical, and digital latent print examination techniques to produce a suitable print for comparison.
+ Proficiency utilizing AFIS, ABIS, and/or other National databases.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements
+ Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
+ U.S. Citizenship
+ Position is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET clearance
+ Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
+ Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment a nd maintain a deployable status to OCONUS theater sites.
+ Valid U.S. passport
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS
+ Ability to deploy to globally to locations with austere conditions. In-theater deployment is governed by U.S. government regulations, which include exclusions for personnel with physical, health, or other conditions that would preclude safe assignment to the region. All employees must be able to meet the requirements for travel or deployment to the AOR, if required.
+ Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
+ Per current US Government / Client contract and deployment requirements, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception, upon hiring.
On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government's Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued "2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors" mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Xator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024