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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