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Latent Print Examiner I

Douglas County (NE) | NE

Posted Date 6/17/2025
Description Incumbent works under the direction of the Forensic Services Assistant Laboratory Director or designee, performing complex friction ridge analysis including ridge comparisons, evidence processing, and database searching.
  • Detect and enhance recovered latent fingerprints and palm prints using advanced techniques and specialized equipment (e.g. alternate light source, fluorescing agents, and specialized photographic techniques).
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public.
  • Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment.
  • Select and prepare appropriate processing methods (e.g. chemicals, reagents, powders, equipment), analyzing different types of evidentiary material.
  • Classify and compare latent print evidence with comparative known print samples for identification or elimination purposes.
  • Enter, compare, and store latent prints in AFIS/NGI (Automated Fingerprint Identification System/Next Generation Identification) for the purpose of identification.
  • Perform technical and administrative reviews.
  • Develop conclusions from scientific analysis of evidence.
  • Write technical reports documenting scientific analysis of evidence.
  • Perform analyses following approved laboratory standard operating procedures.
  • Use various techniques to collect known prints from living and deceased subjects.
  • Prepare and maintain department documents (e.g. correspondence, reports).
  • Perform and ensure activities are in accordance with department and applicable accreditation standards.
  • Appear in court testifying as an expert witness in qualified areas.
  • Prepare exhibits for courtroom use.
  • Properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) and keep work areas clean and free of contamination.
  • Participate in cleaning and decontaminating the Forensic Services Division (FSD) facilities utilized by the Latent Print Division.
  • Maintain job knowledge and skill set (e.g. research, training, continuing education, webinars, seminars, conferences).
  • Complete assigned proficiency tests.
  • Participate in validation studies.
  • Conduct selected quality control checks and documentation according to established technical procedures and in conformance with the Unit Technical Manual.
  • Assist in the investigation and remediation of technical problems.
  • Provide input and propose corrections and improvements to the FSD quality system.
  • Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business.
  • Report to work with regular, consistent attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and directed.
  • Bachelor’s or Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, chemistry, biology, photography, physics required.*
  • Completion of an extensive training program, associated competency tests, and supervised casework within 18 months of hire is required.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transportation upon hire and maintained throughout employment required.
  • Completion of a pre-employment criminal record check, conditional offer drug screen, and physical assessment required.
  • *Equivalent combination of work experience and education may be substituted for the requirements on a year-for-year basis.
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
  • Work is generally performed in a laboratory and autopsy facility. Noise level is usually quiet. Work is generally performed during standard day shift hours; however, schedule may vary (e.g. days, shifts, overtime/extra hours, weekends, holidays, emergency call-in). Work Involves potential exposure to offensive odors, biohazards, toxic/caustic chemicals, weapons, and mechanical/electrical hazards.
  • Work requires some physical activity including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking and reaching, and occasional balancing, kneeling and bending. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
  • Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing, and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance, color and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbents must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.
Salary27.02 - 36.47 Hour
Field
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