Latent Print Examiner, Senior (Class Code 5267

senior latent print examiner

this is a full performance professional and technical position in the field of forensic science using appropriate protocols to analyze friction ridge evidence. Work includes performing forensic examination in the area of pattern and impression evidence including the analysis of latent prints on physical evidence and the comparison of friction ridge skin impressions. The senior latent print examiner completes all work aligning with iso
17025 accreditation standards. Work also includes writing reports of findings, entering prints into the automated fingerprint identification system (afis) database, monitoring the section's casework, and providing courtroom testimony as needed; and related work as required.
**** this position is pending city council approval.****

the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker at  or tty/voice at  or .

domicile requirements for employment: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after january 1, 2013, must be domiciled in orleans parish within 180 days of hire. Public safety employees such as commissioned law enforcement officers hired by the new orleans police department (nopd), firefighters hired by the new orleans fire department (nofd), emergency medical technicians hired by the new orleans emergency medical services (noems) and the recruits for these positions hired by these departments are excluded from this provision.

Airport employees are excluded from this provision if the actual domicile of the employee is nearer to the employee's job site than the distance from the job site to the nearest point of orleans parish.

additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

domicile requirements for employment (sewerage and water board): domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application**. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city's residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board.

(la r.s. 33:4076).
** additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

employment with the city of new orleans brings many great benefits. Want work-life balance?

• 14 paid holidays in 2026.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• we pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave city government.
• depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.

• we offer 12 weeks of paid time off for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or fostered child. This is in addition to your sick and vacation leave. Full-time employees with one year of service qualify for this program.

• we offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• we also offer a flexible spending account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• a completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

• the city of new orleans is a qualified employer under the federal public service loan forgiveness program (pslf).

• pension, pension, pension! Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit.
• you can also participate in a deferred compensation plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $24,500 of your pretax income each year to…