CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER Office of Human Resources 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 412, Wellington E.
Webb Municipal Office Building Denver, CO 80202 (720) 913­5615 http://www.denvergov.org/jobs
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Forensic Scientist I ­ Latent Fingerprint Examiner
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY
$51,498.00 ­ $82,397.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 08/31/15
CLOSING DATE: 09/25/15
THE POSITION
The Denver Police Department Crime Laboratory is hiring for a Forensic Scientist I (Latent
Fingerprint Examiner) to be effective in early 2016.
The Denver Crime Laboratory strives to aid victims through excellence in criminal investigation.
In partnership with the rest of the Denver Police Department, the Crime Laboratory employs a
variety of civilians, to augment the investigation of criminal acts in order to make Denver a
safer place to live. The Denver Crime Laboratory is comprised of nine units, including the Crime Scene
Investigations Unit, the Forensic Chemistry Unit, the Trace Evidence Unit, the
Firearms/Toolmarks Unit, the Latent Print Unit, and the Photography Lab, the Forensic
Biology/DNA section, the Quality Assurance Unit and the Crime Scene Volunteer Unit.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This position performs specific aspects of criminal casework on evidentiary materials, including
evaluation and preparation of evidence, Latent Fingerprint training/analysis, interpretation of
analytical results, preparation of case reports, active participation and commitment to
improving the laboratory ISO/IEC 17025 quality assurance/quality control program, and expert
testimony and support to District Attorneys.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a field
directly related to forensic science.
Experience: None
Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for
the minimum education requirements. Preferred Qualifications: One year of experience working in a forensic crime laboratory in
the examination, analysis and comparison of latent prints and chemical processing for the
presence of latent prints.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the AFIS/IAFIS systems, knowledge in the use of
computers, knowledge of the rules of evidence, and knowledge of crime scene evidence
identification, collection and preservation as it applies to latent fingerprint type evidence. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The City and County of Denver values leadership that influences
the commitment, ability and willingness of employees to provide quality service to the citizens
of Denver.
Finalist will be subject to a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Denver
Police Department which includes criminal and employment history and polygraph examination. Applicants must be able to legally work within the United States at the time of employment. Classification Title: Forensic Scientist I
Compensation Range: $51,498 to 82,397
Agency: Denver Police Department
To Apply: please select the apply button at the top of this posting /
visit: www.denvergov.org/jobs
Testing: Scored Supplemental, Practical Exercise, Oral Interview
Background Check/Drug Testing: Candidates must pass a criminal background check, 10
year employment verification and education verification. Additional checks such as credit and
drug testing may be required.
Probationary Period: The successful candidate will be required to complete a minimum six
month probationary period (benefits will be active during this time) prior to attaining Career
Status with the City.
Recruiter: LL
RESUMES MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.denvergov.org/jobs
EXAM #FSI LFE FORENSIC SCIENTIST I ­ LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER
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Forensic Scientist I ­ Latent Fingerprint Examiner Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. The following supplemental information is a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and
experience which will be used to place your application on a rank order list. Your responses
to the following questions will be evaluated and scored. Be certain that the choices you
make correspond to the information you have provided on your application/resume. Please
be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge
and skills in a work sample during a hiring interview.
I acknowledge the information provided in the above statement.
* 2. Do you have a Baccalaureate Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, or a
field directly related to forensic science?
Yes No
* 3. Do you have any employment experience in forensic latent fingerprint examinations?
Yes No
* 4. Describe your knowledge of latent print processing techniques and latent print recovery?
* 5. Please explain any internships and/or research projects you have completed related to
fingerprints.
* 6. Describe any knowledge you have of the science of fingerprints.
* 7. Describe your experience providing testimony and support to District Attorneys, Public
Defenders, and/or other court appointed or private attorneys. Please provide specific
examples and outcomes. If you do not have testimony experience, please describe your
experience with any forensic science presentations.
* 8. Describe your Forensic Latent Fingerprint Examiner training experience (trainee or trainer).
Please provide specific examples and outcomes.
* Required Question