Latent Fingerprint Examiner

The Position

Latent Fingerprint Examiner are responsible for the performance of technical fingerprint identification work in support of criminal investigations. Incumbents examine, identify, compare and preserve fingerprint impressions discovered in criminal investigations and provides expert witness testimony in court.

• Compares, identifies, and evaluates latent fingerprints for entry into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); operates photographic equipment utilized in enlarging and reducing latent fingerprints for acceptance into the AFIS system.
• Prepares tracings of latent fingerprints for entry into the AFIS system; evaluates and compares inked to inked fingerprints and latent to inked fingerprints for identification purposes.
• Searches and files fingerprints utilizing the Henry and NCIC classification systems.

• One year of experience identifying and classifying latent fingerprints utilizing automated computerized fingerprint systems.
• Certification as a latent print examiner by the International Association for Identification or graduation from FBI fingerprint classification and latent fingerprint schools or the Institute of Applied Science Fingerprint course is required.
• Other Requirements:
  Must be a recognized expert witness in civilian courts of law at the Superior Court level.

The background investigation for this position requires completion of a Personal History Statement (PHS). You may view the requirements of the PHS by visiting , clicking on “FORMS,” then selecting “Personal History Statement Peace Officer.

Open Until Filled