Police Department Crime Lab Latent Print Unit

LATENT PRINT EXAMINER POLICE DEPARTMENT – CRIME LAB – LATENT PRINT UNIT SALARY: 55,633.00 TO 83,449.00 Per Year (DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS)

APPLY ON-LINE ONLY And MUST INCLUDE RESUME AND COVER LETTER

CLOSE DATE: July 29, 2016

Application must be complete, listing current to past “Work History” experience up to ten years, as applicable. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Persons selected for employment into any position must pass a drug test. Some positions may require passing an alcohol test. Previous employment and any additional experience will be subject to verification prior to employment processing. A driver’s license and driving record check will be conducted if driving is a job requirement. A post offer employment medical examination may be conducted prior to job placement. Final candidates selected for hire in the Police Department will be subject to a criminal background, drug screen, polygraph examination and fingerprint check. Applicants must not have used marijuana during the previous year, nor illegally used any controlled substances within the last ten (10) years. You will be paid by direct deposit only.

The City of Fort Worth affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy is practiced in all personnel actions and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruitment, employment, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, layoff, discipline, compensation, and benefits. Police – Crime Lab – Latent Print Section is seeking an experienced Latent Print Examiner. Major duties include developing and examining latent fingerprints for quality, comparison with known suspects and entry into AFIS. The successful candidate should be trained and have experience in the area of fingerprint processing and comparison, as well as AFIS operations. Latent Print Examiners receive technical guidance and supervision from the Latent Print Supervisor assigned to the Latent Print Unit and from the Forensic Division Manager. Must take and pass yearly proficiency tests. (Less experienced candidates with good communication skills, knowledge of quality assurance/control principles and procedures, familiarity with lab protocols and filing systems may be considered for a trainee position). The following education and/or experience are the minimum standards which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position: Associate’s degree or sixty college semester hours PLUS two (2) years of job-related experience in the science of fingerprint comparison, and successful completion of a recognized course of studies in the science of fingerprint comparison. (An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the position may qualify.) Examples of job-related comparison experience include:

 Tenprint comparisons  Latent print comparisons OTHER REQUIREMENTS None

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

 Practical job-related experience in the science of latent print comparisons  Current International Association of Identification (IAI) Latent Print Examiner certification  Additional specialized training in latent print development and/or AFIS operations  Practical experience in latent print development and/or with an Automated Fingerprint Identification System  Qualified as an expert witness in court  Experience preparing reports for law enforcement agencies  Familiarity with ISO 17025 and ASCLD/LAB Supplemental requirements and good knowledge of Quality Assurance/Control principles and procedures  Current AFIS certification  Experience working in a forensic laboratory  Bachelor’s degree or 120 college semester hours from an accredited college or university WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Laboratory environment: potential exposure to hazardous chemicals. Essential and other important responsibilities may include touching, talking, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, repetitive motions, hearing and seeing. Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, light lifting or carrying, operating assigned equipment, the ability to distinguish color, and ability to speak and communicate clearly.