Must:

• be trained to competency as a latent print examiner with 5 years of related work experience;
• have provided expert testimony in court regarding latent prints; 
• be able to utilize the ACE-V methodology to match friction ridge detail;
• be proficient in processing porous and non-porous items for friction ridge detail; have experience processing evidence with chemicals, powders and forensic light sources in a laboratory setting;
• be proficient in obtaining known inked prints and major case prints;
• possess the ability to teach classes and brief information pertaining to the detection, development, preservation, identification  and exclusion of friction ridge detail;
• have current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Latent Print Examiner or successfully obtain certification within 1 year of eligibility;
• be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and annually thereafter during employment with the company;
• have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); be able to work well in a team environment; possess excellent organizational skills; 

• Must be able to meet the following physical demands:
  • Government requirements for medical fitness
  • Work approximately 12 hours per day, seven days a week for extended periods of time
  • Attend pre-deployment training (general & job-specific)
  • Lift 70 lbs. to a working height of 48 inches
  • General office and laboratory duties/functions
• Be willing to rotationally deploy to Afghanistan for a minimum of six months to a year; and
• Be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport.

Desired: knowledge of AFIS database operations and exposure to Universal Latent Workstation (ULW). CLPEs trained to competency in a state or federal ASCLD/LAB or ISO accredited laboratory, with recent Latent Print Examiner employment experience, are preferred.