FORENSIC SCIENTIST
Latent Prints Section
Position CF612
Salary Range: $50,139 - $83,880
Norfolk, VA
The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking a court qualified applicant to
perform a full range of functions to recover and examine latent finger, palm and foot prints
for identification purposes. The work location will be in our Eastern Laboratory, located in
Norfolk. Duties of the position include: document examinations, prepare reports of findings
for use by the criminal justice system and testify in court as an expert witness. Communicate
with medical and legal officials on testing procedures, results, and conclusions. Instruct law
enforcement officials on the handling of evidence. Overnight travel is required and employee
will provide own transportation as required.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Successful completion of a documented
forensic scientist latent print training program and/or demonstration of competency in the
examination of latent finger, foot and palm prints. Experience with fingerprint pattern
recognition, comparing latent prints with known finger, foot, and palm prints, developing
latent prints on physical evidence, and obtaining prints from bodies. Experience documenting
observations, writing reports, preparing exhibits of evidence for court and precisely
explaining and defending scientific results. Knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC
procedures. Ability to maintain accurate records, analyze and interpret data, manage
multiple tasks efficiently, establish work priorities, and develop sound conclusions from
comparisons Valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation.
Preferred qualifications: Certification by International Association for Identification.
Experience using systems such as AFIS and IAFIS(NGI). Experience using the Mideo
Systems Latent Works software and conducting on-screen comparisons of latent prints to
known exemplars. Experience in latent print photography, including technical experience
with filters, light sources, and Adobe Photoshop. Work experience in an accredited forensic
science laboratory. Involvement with ASCLD/LAB accreditation criteria. Experience in
forensic related teaching/training.
SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST PROVIDE A DNA SAMPLE VIA A BUCCAL SWAB
(SALIVA SAMPLE), BE FINGERPRINTED, DRUG TESTING AND PASS A BACKGROUND
SECURITY CHECK
Applicants must apply electronically using the State of Virginia’s Recruitment Management
System (RMS) by 5:00 pm, April 17, 2015. The RMS can be accessed using the link:
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov. Contact Julie Smith at 804.588.4053 for assistance.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted: 03/27/2015