Latent Print Examiner



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Latent Print Examiner

This listing closes on 5/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

Salary

$62,400.00 - $70,720.00 Annually

Location

6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232

Job Type

CIVILIAN

Job Number

2025-00131

Division/Bureau

Investigations Bureau

Section (Cost Center)

INV-A.F.I.S.

Opening Date

04/14/2025

Closing Date

5/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents.  If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If documentation is not received, your application will not be processed for further consideration.

SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description

The Latent Print Examiner will engage in a variety of activities including, but not limited to: analyzing latent prints, searching latent prints in Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, conducting comparisons, verifying comparison conclusions, preparing reports, preparing well-organized, detailed, factual and informative exhibits for court proceedings at the request of the State Attorney’s Office. maintaining FIU case files, testifying in court, and providing technical assistance regarding latent print matters.

General Description of Duties

Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; maintain general orders; evaluate latent prints for comparative quality; determine if latent prints meet AFIS quality criteria; search AFIS latent unsolved file; conduct fingerprint comparisons; process outside requests for AFIS entries; verify fingerprint comparison; provide latent print technical assistance to crime scene technicians; prepare court exhibits; AFIS/fingerprint training; maintain and update files/reports/documentation; and testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or depositions.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum four years related work experience, or Associates degree in related field and minimum two years related work experience.

    • Bachelor's degree in a science related field desirable

    • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop desirable

    • Certification in latent print examination through the International Association for Identification

    desirable.

    • Knowledge of friction ridge skin characteristics/classifications

    • Demonstrate adequate skill in the use of computer/office equipment.

    • Efficient in time management skills relating to daily work activities, tasks and special assignments.

    • Ability to effectively communicate, verbal and written, demonstrating an awareness for human

    diversity to citizens and colleagues.

    • Upon hire must successfully complete the Latent Print Examiner Training Program

Additional Information

PG 03
Long Term Salary Cap $85,280.00
Annual Work Hours 2080

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.

*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.

Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.

If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.

 

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01
Do you have a minimum of 4 (Four) years related work experience, or an Associate degree in related field and minimum of two years work related experience? (Please explain in detail)
02
Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
Phone
941-861-4140
Website
http://www.sarasotasheriff.org
Address
6010 Cattleridge Blvd.

Sarasota, Florida, 34232

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