Latent Examiner

Osceola Sheriff's Office

$32,005 - $49,873

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 The Latent Examiner demonstrates acceptable evidence collection techniques so as to ensure the integrity of the collected evidence pursuant to certified laboratory guidelines and requirements. The employee evaluates latent prints form comparative quality and determines if latent prints meet criteria required for AFIX comparison. The employee conducts latent print comparison analysis; ensuring positive identification meets the minimum ridge characteristic requirements. The employee prepares and submits to the appropriate personnel accurate results reports for latent comparison his confirmation.

Essential Functions are as follows
Classify and file fingerprint cards 
Examine fingerprints
Conduct Latent print examinations
Process unattached hands and fingers 
Process evidence for latent prints 
Complete written reports
Compile statistical reports
Attend pre-trial conferences, depositions and testify in courts as expert witness
And any other duties that may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree plus 2 years full time experience (An Associates Degree plus 3 years full time experience as a latent print examiner equals the Bachelor degree requirement or 4 years full time experience as a latent print examiner equals Bachelors degree requirement) If the applicant is using the experience substitution to meet the educational requirements, letters of endorsement should include information concerning the number of year’s basic and full time experience the applicant possesses

Minimum of 80 hours of formal training in latent print matters 

Must possess initiative and be able to prioritize duties to meet deadlines 

Must possess good verbal, inter-personal skills, and written communication skills 

Ability to testify in court as an expert witness in the field of fingerprints 

IAI Latent Print Examiner Certification required or must obtain within one year

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 2601 E. IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY KISSIMMEE, FL 34744 407-348-1130 OSCEOLA COUNTY SUPPORTS THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY MAY REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS THROUGHOUT THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS BY CALLING 407-348-1130. REQUESTS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS MUST BE MADE FIVE (5) DAYS IN ADVANCE. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER