Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analyst I

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5/19/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

26-02300

Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analyst I

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$44,213.40 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

1266 Louisville Road

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. With the highest level of professionalism and integrity, the Kentucky State works to prevent, reduce and deter crime and the fear of crime, enhance highway safety through education and enforcement, and safeguard property and protect individual rights.

Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analyst I is the entry-level position in the friction ridge section at the Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories. A Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analyst I learns to perform a wide variety of tasks associated with the examination, collection, and preservation of latent (unknown) fingerprint ridge detail and the subsequent comparison with known finger and palm print exemplars in an attempt to establish identity. The presence of Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analysts may be required at crime scenes to assist with evidence gathering and processing, and at autopsies to attempt to identify unknown deceased persons.

Key Responsibilities

• Learns to evaluate latent print evidence for overall quality to establish identity.
• Learns to perform fingerprint comparisons to establish the identity of latent ridge detail.
• Prepares written reports documenting the examination performed and conclusions reached.
• Learns to examine and process physical evidence to develop latent print evidence.
• Learns to photographically document evidence and latent print detail using common photographic techniques.
  
  

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong problem solver
  
  

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career as a Kentucky State Police Forensic Latent Fingerprint Analyst where you can make a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in the physical, biological or forensic sciences, engineering or mathematics.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in the forensic science of fingerprint comparison, lab development of latent fingerprint evidence or field development of latent fingerprint evidence will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents in this classification will typically perform their job duties in a forensic laboratory setting. May have some contact with contagious diseases and/or body fluids or regular exposure to noxious odors, chemical substances, and biohazardous compounds, which may require the following of safety procedures. Regular handling of sharp surgical instruments. Some travel may be required to respond to crime scenes.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Bridgett Ogden at bridgett.ogden@ky.gov .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D