BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF

BROWARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 

Job Opportunity

SENIOR LATENT PRINT EXAMINER

SALARY RANGE $45,559 – $67,311 (FPE1/Grade 023) 

HOURS 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to

perform classification, verification and recording of latent prints and other

related crime data at a journey skill level. Employees in this classification

perform specialized technical work in the field of latent examination and

classification. Position is responsible for classification, verification,

recording, comparing and search of latent print information and related crime

data. Performs related work as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert

light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some

lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light

weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard

or workstation. Tasks are performed in a laboratory/forensics analysis

environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security

and protection. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks

include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent

with routine conditions in a laboratory/forensics analysis environment. Some

tasks require contact with violent offenders.

REQUIREMENTS 

1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major

course work in criminal justice, forensic science, physical science, or related

field. 

2. Three (3) years previous experience in skilled application of latent

techniques in examination and classification of print data. 

3. Latent Print Examiner Certification by the International Association for

Identification (IAI). 

4. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may

substitute for noted requirements. Such experience must be clearly documented

for consideration.

WORK LOCATION 

Department of Law Enforcement, Crime Lab 

201 SE 6th Street, Rm 1799 

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled

HOW TO APPLY Applications may be obtained in the main lobby of the Ron

Cochran Public Safety Complex, 2601 West Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale,

Florida 33312, Monday-Friday until 5:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday until 6:00 p.m.

Completed applications must be received in the Human Resources Bureau by the

closing date and no later than 5:30 p.m. A resume may accompany a complete

application. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Job Line: (888)

276-7827. Web Site: www.sheriff.org

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and

screening program which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of

training and experience; written test; interview; polygraph examination;

psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check;

medical examination; and drug screen.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis

of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin,

race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law

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