Santa Clara County, California
Latent Fingerprint Examiner III
Closing Date
Continuous. The application filing period may close any time after ten business days from the issue date of this job announcement if sufficient qualified applications have been received. Postmarks are not acceptable, therefore it is important to submit your application as soon as possible.
Salary
$30.63 - $41.07 Hourly
$2,450.72 - $3,285.52 Biweekly
$5,309.89 - $7,118.63 Monthly
$63,718.72 - $85,423.52 Annually
Position Summary
Under general direction, performs technical level work of unusual difficulty as a lead Certified Latent Print Examiner in fingerprint examination for criminal identification and evidence classification.
Typical Tasks
- Leads lower level staff in fingerprint examination, classification and identification duties and evaluates and reviews assignments and unit casework;
- Collects, develops, evaluates, compares and identifies latent fingerprints or other impression evidence found at major crime scenes or submitted to the laboratory, including whole, partial, fragmentary or distorted latent finger and palm prints;
- Operates and trains others on use of computers and computer-related equipment associated with automated fingerprint identification systems;
- Prepares field and laboratory notes and analytical reports;
- Prepares courtroom displays and photographic exhibits;
- Provides expert testimony and methodology and identification in all aspects of latent print processing in court and formal hearings;
- Uses fingerprint comparators, magnifiers, ridge counters and other technical and scientific equipment for observing and comparing latent prints;
- Maintains communications with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies and identification units;
- Searches for evidence at crime scenes that may be hazardous;
- Establishes procedures for training lower level Latent Fingerprint Examiners in a variety of fingerprint identification and classification procedures;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
- Performs related work as required.
Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training and experience which demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed.
Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities are acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent
AND
Five (5) years experience developing latent prints and analyzing fingerprints for identification in a public jurisdiction or law enforcement agency, including two (2) years as a Latent Fingerprint Examiner II with the Santa Clara County or equivalent.
Possess and maintain current Latent Print Examiner Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) or equivalent upon appointment.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.
Knowledge of:
- Methods and procedures for manual and automated latent print analysis, such as matching, processing, and comparison and identification techniques, including chemical, laser and physical processes;
- Fingerprint classification systems, theories, principles and scientific basis for fingerprint identification;
- Automated and manual classification and searching identification systems;
- Laws of evidence, criminal procedures and courtroom procedures;
- Safe work practices in a laboratory setting and at crime scenes, including related safety equipment;
- Computer equipment and software associated with automated fingerprint identification systems, as well as word processing and other related computer applications.
Ability to:
- Lead and train others in latent print comparison and identification and fingerprint classification;
- Evaluate and review the work performance and monitor and maintain work flow of lower level staff;
- Prepare latent print evidence for presentation in court;
- Recognize and distinguish patterns that are necessary for latent print comparison processes;
- Prepare and maintain all necessary laboratory records and technical reports;
- Understand and operate automated fingerprint identification systems;
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of law enforcement agencies and those contacted in the course of work.
Special Requirements
- Ability to work varying shifts (i.e. Day, Swing, and Graveyard), including weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation.
Veterans Preference Information
This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination.
To Apply
This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted. Computers are available at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East Wing, San Jose, CA 95110, normal business hours, for applicants to apply online.
All applicants are required to complete the supplemental questionnaire. Applications received without the completion of the supplemental questionnaire will be rejected.
Read the full job announcement and apply here.
For more information, contact Rich Reneau, CLPE at (408) 808-4747.
An Equal Opportunity Employer