A Senior Police Identification Technician is responsible for performing difficult and important crime scene investigations, including latent print detection and comparisons, crime scene photography, and forensic evidence collection, preservation, and evaluation that may aid in the prosecution of criminals. Incumbents confer with and assist Police Officers, attorneys, and federal authorities in the investigation and solution of crimes. Chemical testing for the detection of latent prints and latent print comparison is a major responsibility of this position.
Incumbents provide guidance and training for other identification personnel.
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.