Forensic Examiner - Latent Print

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Job :

Location: US-GA-Forrest Park (Ft. Gillem, GA; also OCONUS)

Appointment Type: Full-Time Regular A (FTR-A)

Salary Range: $83,803.20 – $ per year

Eligible for Sign‑On Bonus: Yes

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 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 known 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Familiarity with or 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. Excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate results of analyses.
• Knowledge of legal procedures and rules of evidence to handle evidence appropriately and provide effective testimony.
• Ability to perform analyses and…