Forensic Specialist

Overview

Attention Aspiring Forensic Professionals! Join Our Team as a Forensic Specialist! Are you fascinated by forensic science and eager to contribute to criminal investigations? Here's your opportunity! We're seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Forensic Specialists. Dive into the world of crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, and evidence collection. Enjoy great pay and benefits while playing a vital role in solving criminal cases.

If you're ready to put your skills to the test and make a difference, apply now!

Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department on-line on Monday, January 5, 2026 - Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Only the first 100 qualified applications received will be accepted for further consideration.

Performs technical fingerprint, photographic, video and computer graphic tasks related to criminal investigation. Identifies, documents, collects, and preserves physical and biological evidence. Performs laboratory analysis for developing latent fingerprints by using conventional techniques. Performs fingerprint comparisons associated with the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Conducts complex crime scene investigations and utilizes specialized techniques in recognizing, searching, documenting, collecting and preserving physical and biological evidence such as fingerprints, DNA, firearms evidence, plant material, blood spatters, tool mark, and tire track impressions.

• Makes casts of footprints and other impression evidence.
• Documents crime scene utilizing conventional, digital photography including forensic videotaping.
• Performs crime scene sketching and diagraming with the assistance of computer aided software.
• Performs field and laboratory analysis of physical evidence collected at crime scenes and performs subsequent chemical processing for the detection of latent fingerprints, including laser applications such as the use of alternate light sources (ALS).
• Performs presumptive chemical analysis on various types of substances including blood, semen and saliva.
• Produces and stores digital photography using digital image archiving software, video storage. Produces crime scene charts and enlargements.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of latent fingerprint analysis, crime scene investigation including the documentation, collection, and preservation of crime scene evidence and/or the results of forensic examination/findings.
• Processes and compares fingerprints found at crime scenes and coordinates with representatives of other law enforcement agencies in the identification of suspects through comparison of fingerprints and in the use of AFIS and CAL- and IAFIS systems.
• Prepares court exhibits to depict crime scenes, including latent print comparison charts.
• Prepares detailed reports of crime scene investigation and of the forensic analysis performed.
• Conducts training programs.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Fingerprint classification systems.
Principles and practices of lifting and preserving latent fingerprints.
Principles and practices of collecting and preserving crime scene evidence.
Procedures, practices, and laws regarding the collection, preservation, and integrity of evidence.
Photographic darkroom techniques.
Crime scene procedures.
Computer graphics/digital imaging as it relates to forensic application and processes.
Photography and video techniques.
AFIS computer operations.
CAL-.
IAFIS System.

Ability to:
Perform complex latent fingerprint recovery and classification work.
Accurately adjust color digital images for output to storage media and printers.
Take photographs with film and digital cameras.
Testify effectively in court.
Obtain and maintain expert fingerprint certification.
Respond to crime scenes and search for, collect and preserve physical evidence.
Prepare physical evidence for court.
Operate a City vehicle.
Learn and use law enforcement telecommunications databases and other applications in an appropriate manner including standards of confidentiality.
Provide effective customer service.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working…