Job Description
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Duties
Identify, examine, analyze, evaluate and interpret evidence in the investigation of crimes; use forensic science in the analysis of evidence in order to reach scientific conclusions in the area of Latent Fingerprints; effectively communicate results and findings, verbally and in writing, to the appropriate parties.
Requirements
Forensic Scientist Latent Fingerprint SCT – Trainee:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Latent Fingerprint – Entry Level:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- One (1) year of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Latent Fingerprint – Journeyman Level:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- Three (3) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology or related field; and
- Five (5) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
Forensic Scientist Latent Fingerprint - Advanced Level:
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and
- Eight (8) years of examination training and/or casework;
OR - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physical science, forensic science, chemistry, biology; and
- Ten (10) years of examination training and/or casework.
- Additional academic courses required as specified in the FBI QAS CODIS requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
- Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
- Refer to the Crime Laboratory Director's chart of standards for specific qualifying criteria.
Preferred Knowledge
- Examinations conducted by a Latent Fingerprint unit
- Theories and techniques of processing, classification and comparison of latent fingerprint-type evidence
- Examinations conducted by a Latent Fingerprint unit
- Use of equipment and accessories used in a latent fingerprint unit
- Use of Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
- Operations, services, procedures and activities of a forensic laboratory
- Crime scene investigations
- Methods and techniques of forensic evidence collection and evaluation
- Operation of forensic instruments, equipment and tools
- Operation of basic power and hand tools
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
- Computers and various programs and data bases
- Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology (SWGFAST)
- International Association for Identification (IAI)
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS)
- American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors - Laboratory Accreditation Board, and other applicable quality assurance standards
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Successfully pass Form Blindness test
- Maintain appropriate visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Recognize anomalies, formulate hypotheses and take appropriate action
- Perform forensic evidence collection, identification and analysis
- Operate a variety of forensic laboratory equipment and instruments in a safe and effective manner
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports
- Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships
- Identify similarities and differences between shades, colors, shapes, sounds, forms, textures or physical appearance associated with job related objects, materials and tasks
- Interpret a variety of technical instructions
- Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
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