FINGERPRINT SUPERVISOR

Organization Name:

GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA

Post date:

01/20/2012

GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA
The Cabinet Office - Department of Human Resources
Ministry of National Security

Fingerprint Supervisor
PS 30 – 32 $92,096 – $99,048 (= US$ equivalent)
Bermuda Police Service
Ref: 5540/07/0570/RA/OS

Applications are invited for the post of Fingerprint Supervisor. Working under the direction of the OIC Forensic Support Unit, you will be accountable for all aspects of fingerprint work, including the search of crime scenes prints against fingerprint collection, supervision and training of staff. The Fingerprint Supervisor will also be required to give expert evidence in a court of law. The post holder will also be responsible for facilitating the maintenance of the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) repairs and replacement solutions, using the professional services within Information Management Service (IMS) Department within the Bermuda Police Service.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Works with Forensic Investigator Officers to investigate crime scenes and documents all identification made from all crime scene marks.

• Oversees the operations of the Fingerprint Unit, plans and organizes work.

• Takes the fingerprints and photographs of all prisoners prior to them being bailed or upon conviction and makes identification by comparing fingerprints.

• Prepares statements and fingerprint comparison charts for presentation in court.

• Provides accurate expert testimony at all levels of the Bermuda Court System.

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree within a relevant discipline such as Forensic Science or Applied Chemistry from an accredited Institution. Applicants must also have passed an Advance Fingerprint Course Certification and must be on a National Register of Qualified Fingerprint Experts (i.e. UK, Canada or the US). Applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience within a recognized Police Bureau.

The successful applicant must be competent in the use of automated fingerprint identification systems, be available for call-out duties and be willing to work evenings and weekends as required and be in a position to obtain a driver’s license.

Other Information/How to Apply:

This position will be offered on a three (3) year contract term. Any persons wishing to be considered for the position advertised may apply by submitting a completed Government of Bermuda application form (which can be downloaded from www.gov.bm) quoting the appropriate reference number, to: the Secretary of the Public Service Commission, 3^rd Floor, Ingham and Wilkinson Building, 129 Front Street, Hamilton HM 12, BERMUDA: email: hr@gov.bm or by fax: 441-295-2858.

Closing date: 24^th February 2012

Application Deadline:

Fri, 02/24/2012

AAFS MISSION

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The objectives of the Academy are to promote professionalism, integrity, competency, education, foster research, improve practice, and encourage collaboration in the forensic sciences.

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