Latent Fingerprint Examiner

Job Description:

Latent Fingerprint Examiner

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

We are looking for a Latent Fingerprint Examiner who will be working in a crime laboratory collecting, examining, analyzing, and comparing latent fingerprints. This is advanced technical work in fingerprint, palm print and footprint identification using Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation, and Verification (ACE-V) methodology.

An employee in this class applies advanced knowledge and skill in revealing the existence of latent fingerprint evidence, in the positive identification of such evidence and in the subsequent legal presentation of evidence and testimony in court.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Develops and maintains a latent print file by case number on all identified and unidentified fingerprints, palmprints and footprints developed from crime scenes
• Provides latent identification services for other municipalities, counties, state and federal agencies.
• Assists in the recovery and positive identification of persons fallen victim to man-made or natural disasters.
• Develops, evaluates, compares, identifies and prepares latent fingerprints for court exhibits, and renders expert testimony in all courts of law.
• Fingerprint persons seeking employment, gun permits, or licenses as private investigators; inks fingers and rolls onto cards.
• Fingerprint persons seeking employment with the Police department using Live Scan and also inked fingerprint and palm prints to be kept on file within the latent office
• Takes ink fingerprints of suspects in court, jail or in the Chronological In-Depth (CID) Interview room
• Takes ink fingerprints of victims and witness prints for elimination purposes
• Utilizes the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) for search of latent prints generated from criminal cases, in attempt to make positive identification.
• Searches files for information in response to requests from other law enforcement agencies; corresponds with other agencies and exchanges identification information.
• Performs related work as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Bachelor's Degree in forensic science, criminal justice or closely related field Three (3) years of experience as a Latent Print Examiner. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.Have successfully completed a recognized basic and advanced fingerprint classification course. Have successfully completed a recognized Latent Fingerprint Examiner course. Successful completion of an Advanced Latent Fingerprint School is highly desirable.Successfully complete an in-depth employment background check, including a polygraph exam, will be conducted as part of the post offer onboarding process as this position is deemed security sensitivePossess or be able to obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
Special Requirements:
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine who will be required to work.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment information including our benefits package.

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 2/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$60,590.82 - $93,960.67 Annually