Latent Fingerprint Examiner - City of Birmingham

JobsQuest•Birmingham, AL

8d•$47,382 - $73,507•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Birmingham is seeking Latent Fingerprint Examiners to perform technical work preserving, analyzing, and comparing latent fingerprints found during criminal investigations, and to testify to examination results in court. The role involves following established procedures to collect, examine, and file fingerprint records; maintaining detailed records; and preparing reports documenting work. Work is performed under the close supervision of a Latent Fingerprint Examiner Supervisor, with overall results reviewed by a Lieutenant or Captain. The position is primarily sedentary and conducted almost exclusively indoors in an office setting. It involves using standard office equipment and specialized fingerprinting equipment. The work requires visually inspecting fine details to identify similarities and differences in fingerprints.

Requirements

Completion of a course in Basic Fingerprints from an accredited college, the FBI, the International Association of Identification (IAI), or a similar school.

Responsibilities

Complete department reports; process and maintain records; and update files and paperwork using digital and analog filing methods and office equipment to document department activities and expenditures.
Process latent fingerprints using an Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) and visual assessment; categorize and classify prints; and compare them with known fingerprint records to establish identity or non-identity.
Categorize fingerprints using the Henry Classification system, including arches, loops, whorls, and composites, to establish print-specific identification.
Create case folders for identified prints by organizing evidence, prints, and reports to establish a record of identity.
Create latent fingerprint analysis records and documents, recording case numbers, detective and suspect names, examiner names, and analysis results on comparison sheets.
Grade latent prints for quality and determine whether they are identifiable or have no value.
Process fingerprint cards using ABIS for computer or visual comparison with previous records to establish or confirm identity or non-identity.
Engage in professional development and maintain awareness of developments in the field and relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines.
Certify fingerprints for requests from the District Attorney’s office, task forces, and other criminal justice units and agencies.
Testify in court regarding fingerprint examination results.