What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Latent Print Examiner-Extra Help (Civil Service) position at Spokane County Washington?
Job Summary
The Forensic Latent Print Examiner (Extra Help) is a technical, criminal identification position in the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office responsible for friction ridge examinations. Incumbents perform extremely critical work in the identification of criminal offenders. The primary responsibility of this extra help position includes friction ridge comparison and database search.
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* * * This is an “as-needed” position. Applicants that are hired are not guaranteed work each week and hours can fluctuate depending on the needs of the Sheriff's Office. * * *
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REQUIRED ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST - Documents MUST be uploaded with your application:
- Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only)
- Copy of any Training Records or Certifications relevant to the position
- Copy of DD-214 Member Form 4 (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable; front side only)
- Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, if applicable)
- Official Transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded by applicants to your application.
Accepted methods for transcript submission:
- Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: CS@SpokaneCounty.org (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly)
- Alternate Arrangements: If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: CS@SpokaneCounty.org to make alternate arrangements.
**IF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO CIVIL SERVICE BY THE CLOSING DEADLINE, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS. **
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TESTING: Qualified applicants who submit complete applications will be emailed a Training & Experience Form to be due back to Civil Service within 7 days. Upon receipt of completed Training & Experience Form, Oral Board interviews will be scheduled as needed.
Overall Placement on the eligibility list will be determined by 50% Training & Experience Form and 50% oral board interview score. An overall combined score of at least 70% must be achieved in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
Examples of Duties
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.
Perform friction ridge examinations and run searches in the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).
Maintain accurate documentation and generate reports of finding.
Provide expert testimony in court.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED.
Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 years old at the time of application.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must qualify in at least one of the following categories:
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related field having close bearing on forensics, PLUS has an equivalent to at least two (2) years of full-time criminal justice employment in friction ridge examination
- Is a friction ridge examiner who is already trained to competency (certificates and training records will be requested to verify training)
A valid driver’ license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.
Incumbent is required to undergo and successfully complete a full background investigation with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office’s Background Investigation Unit prior to being placed/assigned by Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- work is performed on-site
DEPARTMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision
- hearing correctable to normal ranges
All employees of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office are responsible for contributing to a safe, productive, and positive work environment, by being self-motivated and actively demonstrating the core values of the Sheriff’s Office in their daily work and interactions:
- Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, co-workers, managers, other County employees, and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness, and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
- Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; a team player that helps the organization meet its objectives by taking initiative; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
- Integrity: Positively represents the organization and the County by modeling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
- Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures, or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement, empowerment, and embracing continuous improvement.
Selection Factors
Knowledge of:
- friction ridge examination and the ACE-V methodology
- Multimodal Biometric Identification System (MBIS) formerly known as Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS)/Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS)
Skilled in:
- exercising independent judgement and thinking on your feet
- working as a team and performing duties in concert with other investigators
Ability to:
- communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- write clear, accurate, and concise reports
- use digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop or other photographic reproduction systems
Employer
Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams
Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
509-477-5750
Website
http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment
