Latent Print Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Criminalist Manager, the Latent Print Supervisor is primarily responsible for the technical direction and operation of the Latent Print program, and may be responsible for other aspects of laboratory operations such as coordinating crime scene response for the laboratory or operation of the administrative units. The incumbent advises on quality assurance procedures, writes procedures manuals, and supervises and trains Criminalists, Latent Print Analysts or other staff personnel in various disciplines of forensic science or other laboratory tasks.

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Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Fingerprint classification systems, particularly the Henry System; automated fingerprint systems; the basic workings of the criminal justice systems; techniques of evidence gathering and handling.

Ability to: Make difficult fingerprint identifications; work effectively in a field environment; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives of local law enforcement agencies; prepare correspondence, reports, and exhibits for use in court; testify in court effectively; utilize a personal computer in the course of latent print analysis; learn sophisticated methods of latent print analysis.

All of the above; the principles of supervision and personnel management; a supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. Electronic Filing preferred.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.