The incumbent sets up equipment and runs tests on physical evidence associated with crimes. The incumbent provides testimony in court regarding chain of evidence, lab procedures, crime scene processing or other involvement of cases processed. May collect evidence at crime scenes outside the lab. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.
Incumbents perform latent fingerprint examinations, classifications.
Comparisons and identifications, provide expert testimony in court, process crime scenes, provide training and prepare and photograph evidence. The incumbent conducts examinations of the latent fingerprints by comparing, classifying and identifying visible and latent fingerprints, shoe prints and other physical evidence. The incumbent prepares evidence and material to be photographed and photographs using forensic photography. Incumbent receives, stores and transports evidence. This position is safety sensitive and must be certified or certifiable as a Special Function Officer.