I will potentially have an opening for an experienced Latent Print Examiner in the near future at the ASCLD/LAB accredited Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences in Syracuse, NY. This postion could also potentially be filled as an entry-level position depending on the qualifications of the applicants received. I would like to point out that the salaries will be higher than those listed in the posting below as contract negotians are near complete. Please contact me with any questions at markmills@ongov.net or by phone at 315-435-3800 x2203.
Mark Mills, CLPE
Director of Criminalistics
Posting:
Latent Print Examiner II or III
A position for one full-time Latent Print Examiner II or III is anticipated to be available within the Criminalistics section of the Onondaga County Center for Forensic Sciences. This is a provisional appointment becoming permanent upon successful completion of the civil service process.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Starting Salary
LPE II — $43,902 to $48,676
LPE III — $48,703 to $54,011
Job Duties
The Latent Print Examiner II and III is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence for the presence of latent prints. This involves the development of latent prints utilizing various physical and chemical techniques and using such instrumentation as cyanoacrylate fuming chambers, heat/humidity chambers, alternate light sources, and ultraviolet lights. The position is responsible for preserving any visual or developed latent prints using the methods of lifting with tape, conventional photography, and digital photography to include digital imaging enhancement. The Latent Print Examiner II and III also has the responsibility of analyzing, comparing, and evaluating developed latent prints for the purposes of identification by comparing the latent prints with known recorded impressions of an individual. These duties also include working with the Statewide Automated Fingerprint Identification System (SAFIS), as well as the FBI IAFIS.
Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to: taking notes and generating reports, testifying to findings in court, assisting with quality assurance duties of the section. Latent Print Examiners II and III assist in the training and guidance of less experienced Latent Print Examiners.
Minimum Qualifications
Latent Print Examiner II: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural science, forensic science, criminalistics or a closely related field and two (2) years of full time paid work experience, or its part-time equivalent, performing work equivalent to a Latent Print Examiner; or, Five (5) years of full time paid work experience, or its part-time equivalent, performing work equivalent to a Latent Print Examiner.
Latent Print Examiner III: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a natural science, forensic science, criminalistics or a closely related field and five (5) years of full time paid work experience, or its part-time equivalent, performing work equivalent to a Latent Print Examiner; or, Eight (8) years of full time paid work experience, or its part-time equivalent, performing work equivalent to a Latent Print Examiner.
To Apply
Send letter of interest with a résumé to: E-mail PaulKinder@ongov.net
or
Paul Kinder
Program Analyst
Center for Forensic Sciences
100 Elizabeth Blackwell St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
For additional information: call Paul Kinder at 315-435-3800