A Senior Police Identification Technician testifies in court concerning physical evidence, crime scene examination, and latent print comparisons. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. An employee of this civilian class works in the Police Department's Identification Section. Incumbents in this class have progressed by criteria-based promotion through successful completion of all training required of a Police Identification Technician, and have demonstrated proficiency in latent print comparisons and the laboratory processes to detect latent prints or meet the education and experience requirements prior to being hired by the City of Mesa Police Department. A Senior Police Identification Technician has expertise in more than one forensic discipline.
All work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The work requires exposure to dangerous and toxic chemicals. Rotating shifts, weekend, and holiday work are also required. Incumbents may be subject to emergency call out and standby duty during off-duty hours. Supervision is received from a Police Identification Services Supervisor. This class is FLSA nonexempt.