Latent Print Examiner

Responsibilities

• Examination of processed latent fingerprint and evaluation of their quality for entry into the DoD Enterprise ABIS and other Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS)
• Preparation of latent prints for entry into the ABIS/NGI through digital imaging techniques to enhance and maintain integrity of the images
• Employ encoding strategies to prepare latent print search files for automated searches
• Manually compare latent prints with candidate prints provided from ABIS/NGI to eliminate individuals or effect positive identifications
• Utilize a case management/database portal system to properly document case notes and metrics as well as prepare reports to communicate results to the submitting customer
• Maintain digital Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs)
• Monitor queue applications to resolve Unsolved Latent Matches (ULMs)
• Provide tenprint/facial/iris examination support, as necessary, to the ESS Biometric Examiner operation
• Verification of all latent print identifications

Requirements

• Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related work experience OR Associate degree and 8 years related work experience, OR High School diploma and 10 years related work experience
• Excellent/written communication and good decision-making skills, be customer and detail oriented
• Possess AFIS experience
• Intermediate level competency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel and Outlook) is a necessity
• Must be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company
• Current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) (Not required at the point of employment, but must be successfully obtained within 1 year of eligibility)
• Willing to work shifts (10-12 hours) based on a 24/7, 365 days a year schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays
• Willing to relocate or commute to the Clarksburg, WV area

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Requirements: Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related work experience OR Associate degree and 8 years related work experience, OR High School diploma and 10 years related work experience
• Must possess excellent/written communication and good decision-making skills, be customer and detail oriented
• Possess AFIS experience
• Intermediate level competency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel and Outlook) is a necessity
• Must be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company
• Current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) (Not required at the point of employment, but must be successfully obtained within 1 year of eligibility)
• Desired Qualifications: Current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) (Not required at the point of employment, but must be successfully obtained within 1 year of eligibility)
• Experience using Universal Latent Workstation (ULW)