Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist
Carlsbad, CA Carlsbad, CA Full-time Full-time $86,902 - $105,622 a year $86,902 - $105,622 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago The Position For an inside look at the Carlsbad (CA) Police Department Click Here The Fingerprint and Evidence Specialist will perform latent (partial) print examination and identification; identify, photograph, collect, transport, and preserve physical evidence from crime scene investigations.
Incumbents in the Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist class perform a variety of nonsworn, advanced and highly specialized tasks related to latent fingerprint collection and examination and crime scene evidence collections.
The position is characterized by an exceptionally high degree of responsibility for accuracy and quality of work and for great attention to detail requiring in-depth knowledge and accountability in processing information.
DEI The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence.
A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance.
Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.
We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
Selection Process Oral Panel Interview week of November 6, date TBD.
Background Appraisal Interview:
Completion and review of detailed Personal History Statement.
Candidates meeting the basic criteria will continue with a background investigation.
Comprehensive Background Investigation:
A detailed investigation of the candidate's personal history and suitability for employment within the law enforcement profession.
This investigation includes a lie detection polygraph screening.
Captains' Interview:
Personal interviews with the Captain of Field Operations and the Captain of Support Operations.
Final Steps:
Psychological and medical evaluations before hire are required.
The Chief of Police may select/appoint any individual who has successfully completed the process.
Appointments are probationary for one year.
Key Responsibilities Identify, examine, collect, document, preserve and transport evidence at crime scenes; search for latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists and property tags for collected property and evidence.
Record and detail crime scenes including diagrams, sketches, photographs, and videotapes.
Instruct and supervise law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures.
Document crime scenes using various photographic media and techniques.
Take photographs of crime scenes from helicopter/aircraft; photograph and process suspects for evidence in the field and in a jail/prison facility.
Obtain major case prints from suspects, victims, witnesses, police and fire personnel.
Attend medical legal autopsies at the Medical Examiner's Office to collect photographic and physical evidence; collect evidence from dead bodies and photograph all aspects of the body necessary for investigation at the crime scene and during autopsies.
Dust and lift latent prints and fingerprints; develop latent fingerprints using laser and chemical enhancements; classify, identify and examine fingerprints; compare latent prints to inked prints; evaluate latent prints to determine quality, integrity and identity; maintain records of examinations.
Process evidence items for blood, latent prints and other impression evidence.
Determine if latent prints recovered from crime scenes are usable for comparison to known prints of individuals and/or for entry into AFIS and/or IAFIS; request known prints of possible suspects for comparison from local, state, and federal departments via email and telephone.
Prepare, enter, and compare latent fingerprints in the automated California Identification System (Cal-ID), Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and related systems.
Process and prepare evidence for court and testify as an expert witness on all phases of latent print identification, crime scene photography and other physical evidence.
Write reports on latent print identification findings and crime scene processing.
Communicate with attorneys, other law enforcement officials, and citizens in regard to evidence collected and results.
Train and lead the work of full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel.
Provide court testimony.
Research and evaluate new technical developments in latent print development, crime scene processing, handling, and analysis of evidence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques used in the identification, collection and preservation of property and evidence, and commonly used fingerprint classification systems.
Principles and practices of crime scene photography, photographic equipment, developing and printing methods, materials and techniques.
Rules and procedures of providing testimony in court.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including traffic control and protective clothing and devices related to the work.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of property and evidence collection, processing and analysis functions.
Operate and maintain various fingerprint identification and other technical and scientific instruments, equipment and supplies.
Lift, read, classify and identify latent fingerprints.
Take clear and accurate photographs.
Understand criminal tendencies.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Maintain the integrity of evidence and chain of custody in accordance with established guidelines.
Prepare accurate written reports; maintain accurate and legible logs and records.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and skillful manner.
Transport self and equipment to crime scene.
Work independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Utilize computer information systems to include digital processing, database inquiry and word-processing.
Experience & Education Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of experience in the classification and identification of latent prints; some experience in evidence collection is required.
Degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice or related field is desired.
Successful completion of the Police Officer Standards in Training (POST), California Department of Justice (CAL-DOJ) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) courses in evidence technology and fingerprint analysis is also desired.
Desirable
Qualifications:
1) Previous paid experience as a latent print examiner and/or field evidence technician 2) Latent Print Certification through the International Association for Identification (IAI) 3) Crime Scene Certification through the International Association for Identification.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Incumbents in the Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist class perform a variety of nonsworn, advanced and highly specialized tasks related to latent fingerprint collection and examination and crime scene evidence collections.
The position is characterized by an exceptionally high degree of responsibility for accuracy and quality of work and for great attention to detail requiring in-depth knowledge and accountability in processing information.
DEI The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence.
A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance.
Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life.
We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.
Selection Process Oral Panel Interview week of November 6, date TBD.
Background Appraisal Interview:
Completion and review of detailed Personal History Statement.
Candidates meeting the basic criteria will continue with a background investigation.
Comprehensive Background Investigation:
A detailed investigation of the candidate's personal history and suitability for employment within the law enforcement profession.
This investigation includes a lie detection polygraph screening.
Captains' Interview:
Personal interviews with the Captain of Field Operations and the Captain of Support Operations.
Final Steps:
Psychological and medical evaluations before hire are required.
The Chief of Police may select/appoint any individual who has successfully completed the process.
Appointments are probationary for one year.
Key Responsibilities Identify, examine, collect, document, preserve and transport evidence at crime scenes; search for latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists and property tags for collected property and evidence.
Record and detail crime scenes including diagrams, sketches, photographs, and videotapes.
Instruct and supervise law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures.
Document crime scenes using various photographic media and techniques.
Take photographs of crime scenes from helicopter/aircraft; photograph and process suspects for evidence in the field and in a jail/prison facility.
Obtain major case prints from suspects, victims, witnesses, police and fire personnel.
Attend medical legal autopsies at the Medical Examiner's Office to collect photographic and physical evidence; collect evidence from dead bodies and photograph all aspects of the body necessary for investigation at the crime scene and during autopsies.
Dust and lift latent prints and fingerprints; develop latent fingerprints using laser and chemical enhancements; classify, identify and examine fingerprints; compare latent prints to inked prints; evaluate latent prints to determine quality, integrity and identity; maintain records of examinations.
Process evidence items for blood, latent prints and other impression evidence.
Determine if latent prints recovered from crime scenes are usable for comparison to known prints of individuals and/or for entry into AFIS and/or IAFIS; request known prints of possible suspects for comparison from local, state, and federal departments via email and telephone.
Prepare, enter, and compare latent fingerprints in the automated California Identification System (Cal-ID), Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and related systems.
Process and prepare evidence for court and testify as an expert witness on all phases of latent print identification, crime scene photography and other physical evidence.
Write reports on latent print identification findings and crime scene processing.
Communicate with attorneys, other law enforcement officials, and citizens in regard to evidence collected and results.
Train and lead the work of full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel.
Provide court testimony.
Research and evaluate new technical developments in latent print development, crime scene processing, handling, and analysis of evidence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques used in the identification, collection and preservation of property and evidence, and commonly used fingerprint classification systems.
Principles and practices of crime scene photography, photographic equipment, developing and printing methods, materials and techniques.
Rules and procedures of providing testimony in court.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including traffic control and protective clothing and devices related to the work.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of property and evidence collection, processing and analysis functions.
Operate and maintain various fingerprint identification and other technical and scientific instruments, equipment and supplies.
Lift, read, classify and identify latent fingerprints.
Take clear and accurate photographs.
Understand criminal tendencies.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Maintain the integrity of evidence and chain of custody in accordance with established guidelines.
Prepare accurate written reports; maintain accurate and legible logs and records.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and skillful manner.
Transport self and equipment to crime scene.
Work independently.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Utilize computer information systems to include digital processing, database inquiry and word-processing.
Experience & Education Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of experience in the classification and identification of latent prints; some experience in evidence collection is required.
Degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice or related field is desired.
Successful completion of the Police Officer Standards in Training (POST), California Department of Justice (CAL-DOJ) or Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) courses in evidence technology and fingerprint analysis is also desired.
Desirable
Qualifications:
1) Previous paid experience as a latent print examiner and/or field evidence technician 2) Latent Print Certification through the International Association for Identification (IAI) 3) Crime Scene Certification through the International Association for Identification.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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