Forensic Fingerprint Expert



Job Details

Forensic Fingerprint Expert
Employer

City of Dallas

Salary

$48,739.00 - $71,989.00 Annually

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

46540-00-AS-03

Department1

Police - Civilian

Opening Date

05/13/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

Position Purpose

The salary listed on the job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

For information related to Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Work, and Working Conditions & Hazards of this position, click here. Locate and click on the position title to view the job classification specification.
 
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must
have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum
qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed.  A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.

Vacancies currently available in the following department(s): Dallas Police Department - Civilan 

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: 

  • Bachelor's degree in a criminalistics, forensics, natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) or social science field.
EXPERIENCE:
  • Three (3) years of professional level experience with a municipal, county, state or federal regulatory agency in any of the following areas:
    • Latent print comparison
    • Advanced ridgeology techniques
EQUIVALENCY(IES):
  • High school diploma or GED, plus eight (8) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • An associate's degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher in a non-specified field plus six (6) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A master's degree or higher in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • A current Latent Print Certification from the International Association for identification (I.A.I), will meet the education and experience requirements.
LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):
  • Must pass intensive background check required (No Felony or Class A Misdemeanor convictions).
  • Must be able to detect, investigate, and give expert court testimony.
  • Must have or obtain certification as a Latent Print Examiner by the International Association for Identification (I.A.I.) within six 6) month probationary period. 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY(IES):
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • MS Word/Excel or similar software skills
  • Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds
PREFERENCE(S):
  • Latent print examination or utilizing Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) in a recognized criminal/crime scene laboratory actively engaged in forensic sciences. 

To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas click here.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked about your education, work history and/or current certifications and licenses. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be able to be verified with the information provided in the Education, Work History and/or Certificates and Licenses sections of your application. : Information submitted on attached documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.) WILL NOT be used to determine eligibility for this position. If you have NOT completed the application requirements, please return to the application and complete the appropriate section(s) before submitting.
  • I have read and understand the above statement
02
CONVICTION INFORMATION: An intensive background check will be performed during the interview process. The following are automatic disqualifiers: * ANY Felony conviction * ANY Class A Misdemeanor conviction
  • I have read and understand the above statement.
03
Please select the choice below which represents your highest level of education completed.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's degree (in any field)
  • Bachelor's degree in criminalistics, forensics, natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) or social science field
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in any field other than those stated above
  • Master's degree (or higher) in criminalistics, forensics, natural sciences (chemistry, biology, physics) or social science field
  • None of the above
04
What is your combined level of experience with a municipal, county, state or federal regulatory agency in any of the following areas: latent print comparison, advanced ridgeology techniques, latent print examination or utilizing Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) in a recognized criminal/crime scene laboratory actively engaged in forensic sciences?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year to less than two years
  • Two years to less than three years
  • Three years to less than four years
  • Four years to less than five years
  • Five years to less than six years
  • Six years to less than seven years
  • Seven years to less than eight years
  • Eight years or more
05
Do you have a current Latent Print Certification from the International Association for identification (I.A.I)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you EVER been convicted of a Felony or Class A misdemeanor?
  • Yes
  • No
08
What is your level of experience in latent print comparison?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year to less than two years
  • Two years to less than three years
  • Three years to less than four years
  • Four years or more
09
What is your level of experience in advanced rideology techniques?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One year to less than two years
  • Two years to less than three years
  • Three years to less than four years
  • Four years or more

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Employer
City of Dallas
Address
1500 Marilla Street
1CS or 6AN
Dallas, Texas, 75201
Phone
(214) 670-5915
(214) 670-5915

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