What are the responsibilities and job description for the Latent Print Examiner/Police Department #9394 position at City of Cape Coral?
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes
About Us
The City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services
- 5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 11 paid holidays
- Pension plan
- City-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Optional Vision and Dental Plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym membership reimbursement
- And much more!
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, or closely related field.
- Three (3) years of latent print or fingerprint examiner experience.
- Have or obtain the IAI Latent Print Examiner certification within 2 years of hire.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license upon hire or promotion; and out-of-state licensees must obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
- None.
- Three (3) or more years of experience as a Latent Print Examiner in an accredited Latent Print Unit.
- Possess and maintain the International Association for Identification (IAI) Latent Print Examiner certification
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts automated searches including the utilization of technology such as the Biometric Identification System to rapidly identify unidentified latent print impressions recovered at incidents.
- Conducts technical and scientific examinations of exhibit material submitted by law enforcement personnel to assist with criminal investigations and to develop criminal intelligence.
- Evaluates the quality of latent prints submitted and developed to determine suitability for comparison purposes.
- Performs analysis, comparison, and identifications of inked and photographed latent finger, palm, and footprints to known standards.
- Prepares photographic enlargements to demonstrate the arrival of a conclusion.
- Utilizes the Biometric Identification System to develop candidates for latent fingerprint comparisons. Incorporates findings resulting from these comparisons into reports which form a basis for legal proceedings.
Latent Print Examiner Job Description
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace
Salary : $50,731 - $79,373