Performs skilled technical work in comparison and identification of fragmentary friction skin impressions, the entry and verification of latent prints in the AFIS computer, and development of latent friction skin impressions. Members may be required to locate and preserve latent impressions by the use of powders, chemicals, and other development techniques following recognized rules and procedures.

A member in this job classification spends at least 65 percent of their time performing duties that involve the collection, examination, preservation, documentation, preparation or analysis of human tissues or fluids or physical evidence having potential biological, chemical or radiological hazard or contamination, or uses chemicals, processes, or materials that may have carcinogenic or health-damaging properties in the analysis of such evidence, or be the direct supervisor or one or more individuals having such responsibility, in accordance with F.S. 121.0515.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 12 credit hours in physical, biological, fingerprint science or forensic science coursework
• One (1) year experience as a Latent Print Examiner conducting independent casework
• Or Four (4) years experience as a Fingerprint Technician or related field
• Latent Print Certification with the International Association for Identification (IAI) is preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• A written comprehensive practical skills evaluation, to include comparison and identification of latent prints to known prints will be administered
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free for six months prior to submitting application and during length of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.pcsoweb.com/careers

Any questions can be directed to Human Resources at 727-582-6208 or employment@pcsonet.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,621.00 - $85,795.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Work Location: In person