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Duties

Typical Tasks and Representative Duties (Not in order of importance):

• Perform forensic tasks including crime scene protection, crime scene digital photography, evidence and portrait photography; develop and print black and white and color film in roll or sheet format.
• Collect evidence; proper preservation of evidence and examination of impression evidence, record papillary ridge structure; examine and evaluate other types of evidence.
• Recover latent fingerprints using a variety of powders, chemicals and light sources, comparison and identification of latent images; classify and file fingerprint cards; conduct automated latent fingerprint images searches; operate a state-wide automated fingerprint identification system (Cal-ID)
• Testify in State and Federal courts on evidence-related issues as an expert witness.

Requirements

Education and Experience - A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

• Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D. and three years of experience with a government-operated law enforcement agency performing crime scene investigations, photographic duties, collection of evidence, fingerprint recovery and fingerprint identification.

Licenses and Certificates:

• A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application. A valid California driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

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