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. Skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies and peace officers Skills to testify in court Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.
Incumbents perform scientific analysis on physical evidence associated with criminal activity.
They are responsible for evidence control and inventory, they write and maintain detailed reports, provide expert testimony in court on findings and develop training programs for Highway Patrol Troopers on evidence collection at crime scenes. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions. Incumbents perform scientific analysis on physical evidence associated with criminal activity. They are responsible for evidence control and inventory, they write and maintain detailed reports, provide expert testimony in court on findings and develop training programs for Highway Patrol Troopers on evidence collection at crime scenes. Hiring agencies may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.