Latent Print Examiner

Mayvin Inc. is currently seeking a Latent Print Examiner I, II and III based in Fort Gillem, GA. Position may travel OCONUS (as needed). Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Process IED evidence to develop latent prints using standard laboratory procedures.
• Process using cyanoacrylate fuming, fluorescent dye stains, powders in suspension, ninhydrin and indanedione methods.
• Identify, label, and photograph each latent print.
• Use proper photographic equipment and techniques.
• Analyze latent prints in Adobe Photoshop to determine suitability and submit to the Defense Forensic Biometric Agency (DFBA).
• Compare latent prints to known prints and make conclusions.
• Document all examination results/findings in the Weapons Technical Intelligence Exploitation Analysis Tool (WEAT) database.
• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.
• Perform administrative and technical reviews of reports for fellow examiners.
• Maintain proper chain of custody.
• Mix chemicals as required and perform quality checks on instruments and reagents.
• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year of 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.
• Experience with utilizing and submitting to ABIS, AFIS, and/or other national databases.
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.

• Three (3) years of 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.
• Experience with utilizing and submitting to ABIS, AFIS, and/or other national databases.
• Professional certifications such as International Association of Identification (IAI).
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.

• Seven (7) years of 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.
• Experience with utilizing and submitting to ABIS, AFIS, and/or other national databases.
• Professional certifications such as International Association of Identification (IAI).
• Have 20/20 vision or correctable to 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.
• Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a skills assessment.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

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