Recruitment #170220-007611-001
Department | Tampa Police Department |
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Open Date | 2/20/2017 1:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 3/1/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $26.13 - $37.18/hour; $4,529.20 - $6,444.53/month; $54,350.40 - $77,334.40/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Type of Recruitment | Open |
Examines all latent fingerprints lifted at crime scenes for comparison value; compares latent fingerprints with the fingerprints of known suspects; prepares supplements to reports, stating findings.
Prepares fingerprint evidence for criminal proceedings; gives expert testimony on the results of comparison.
Enters prints into Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and searches them; verifies any identifications.
Fingerprints subjects for comparison.
Instructs other technicians in latent fingerprint comparisons.
Operates light automotive equipment.
Maintains latent print files.
Performs related work as required.
Considerable knowledge of: latent fingerprint evaluation and comparison techniques; palm print comparison techniques; chemical processing techniques and uses; updates in the science of fingerprints; courtroom testimony and procedures; the law in regards to fingerprint evidence; fingerprint classification systems; the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS); managing fingerprint evidence during investigations.
Working knowledge of: basic computer technology; filing systems; basic photography.
Ability to: evaluate and compare latent fingerprints; be accepted by the courts as an expert witness in latent fingerprints; write reports and update databases; operate the AFIS machine; communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, police officers, the State Attorney’s office, and others; maintain security of offices, files in order to preserve confidentiality of materials; operate a lightweight motor vehicle.