Pay Schedule I, Grade 28, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Vacancies exist in the Bureau of Administrative and Technical Services in the Police Department.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from this list of eligible applicants.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. You must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org )
Examples of Duties:
Under general supervision, examines, analyzes and identifies latent prints in support of police investigations, and prepares and gives expert testimony in court.
Compares known finger, palm, and foot prints with latent print impressions to determine identity for use in police investigations.
Follows established procedures for maintaining chain of custody.
Testifies in court proceedings as an expert in latent print analysis.
Prepares charts, photographs, and other materials for court presentations.
Maintains reference files of latent prints of value in outstanding cases.
Collects and develops latent prints using a variety of chemical and photographic methods in a laboratory setting or in the field.
Develops, implements and conducts quality assurance and quality control programs.
Reviews, monitors and evaluates unit practices to ensure compliance with established standards, policies and procedures.
Schedules and coordinates program audits.
Prepares for, oversees and coordinates ASCLD-LAB accreditation activities.
Peer reviews casework performed by other examiners.
Participates in writing SOP’s and other unit manuals.
Trains less experienced latent print examiners in fingerprint examinations and other related duties.
Assists other forensic personnel in the collection and development of patent print examination and analysis.
Participates in both internal and external proficiency test.
Trains fingerprint technicians or less skilled latent print examiners in latent print examination and analysis.
Examples of Other Duties
Obtains prints from deceased persons. Classifies fingerprint cards. Searches manual and automated fingerprint files. Gives lectures and presentations to police recruits, community and school groups, and other interested parties. Performs other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications Certification by the International Association for Identification in latent print identification; OR Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent, completion of advanced technical or college level coursework or training equivalent to the F.B.I.'s advanced latent fingerprint techniques training.
Plus Two (2) year's experience performing casework in latent fingerprint examinations.
Licenses Possession of a valid license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment. All licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Character Requirements All applicants must be of good moral character and emotionally stable, as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and test for drug use.
Proof of Education, Licenses and Certificates Applicants are required to submit proof of certifications, coursework or training equivalent to meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Certifications or proof of training, should be mailed or delivered to ATTN: Latent Print Examiner II, Office of Human Resources, 308 Allegheny Avenue, Towson, MD 21204.
Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from the World Education Services, Inc.(www.wes.org )
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Be sure to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment:
Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime as needed. Incumbents must remain competent to testify as an expert witness during the course of their employment.
Applicant's appointed to this position are required to provide a DNA sample.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails frequent walking, standing, lifting, and exposure to hazardous conditions, including chemicals and bio-hazards, such as human bodily fluids.
Medical Examination and employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background and fingerprint check.
