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Form of workWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $54,017.00 - $63,191.00
Work Day/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department is dedicated to hiring and training officers and staff who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. If you're interested in delivering superior emergency response services and working collaboratively to serve our community, join our team in Durham!
Responsible for assisting to process crime scenes for Latent Print evidence, collecting and analyzing Latent Print evidence and/or data, utilizing the ACE-V methodology to examine Latent Print evidence, maintaining laboratory and other analyses tools, preparing reports, and providing expert testimony.
- Responsible for the development, documentation, receipt, comparison, and storage of Latent Print evidence.
- Examines known record prints and Latent Print evidence utilizing the ACE-V methodology.
- Maintains chain-of-custody of evidence.
- Assists with obtaining known record prints from live and deceased individuals as needed.
- Applies various techniques and imaging processes for visualization/development of Latent Print evidence, such as sequentially processing evidence using chemicals, powders, and light sources.
- Knowledge of digital photography techniques to document and preserve Latent Print evidence.
- Prepares and/or maintains reports, files, records, and other documentation; gathers and compiles information; and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
- Provides customer service in accordance with law enforcement protocols, policies and procedures.
- May conduct Latent Print training as assigned.
- Performs examinations on physical evidence to assist in the investigation of crimes.
- Operates AFIS/NGI.
- Maintains laboratory and associated equipment.
- Utilizes personal protective equipment according to the prescribed safety standards and regulations.
- Provides expert testimony and prepares displays to present information in court.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Economics or related field including analytical studies.
- One year of Latent Print experience.
- Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
- One year of full-time experience in Latent Print comparison work.
