Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: examination of processed latent fingerprints and evaluation of their quality for entry into the DoD Enterprise ABIS;  preparation of latent fingerprints for entry into the ABIS through digital imaging techniques to improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement of fingerprint details and encoding prior to computer searches for matches;  manually comparing latent fingerprints with candidate fingerprints retrieved from ABIS in order to determine positive identifications;  and preparing reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints processed and results.  High-volume throughput lab experience preferred, as well as vast experience in the examination and identification of extremely fragmented ridge detail (Complex examinations). In addition to these duties, examiners mayalso process face and iris images following training as a Facial and Iris Recognition Expert by the DoD. 

The position may also involve supervisory duties including auditing other CLPE’s casework and mentoring less experienced CLPEs in best practices and procedures.  Familiarity with ASCLD-LAB and/or ISO SOPs is a must.