CITY OF OAKLAND - Oakland CA

Latent Print Examiner II

Closing Date

April 10, 2015; 11:59 PM

Salary

$6,145.83 - $7,545.89 Monthly
$73,749.96 - $90,550.68 Annually
(37.5 hr workweek)

Job Description

Under direction in the Oakland Police Department, performs the identification, development, and comparison of latent print evidence from items found at crime scenes or submitted to the laboratory for examination/comparison; documents the collection and comparison of evidence via standard documentation, photographic/digital imaging or other methods; writes reports based on the processing of prints; operates latent print and 10-print systems associated with automated fingerprint identification systems; testifies in court; trains and mentors Latent Print Examiner I; and performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications is acceptable.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field including some college science courses.
EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in latent print comparison and identification including at least two years conducting independent latent print comparison and identification casework.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Possession of a current Latent Print Examiner Certification from the International Association for Identification (IAI) is required (recertified as necessary).
Must maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment.
Must be twenty one (21) years of age or older. Must pass a pattern-recognition examination. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

OTHER ACCEPTABLE COMBINATIONS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ARE:

(1) Associate Degree in a related field with some college science courses and six years of experience in latent print comparison and identification, five years of which must have been spent conducting independent latent print comparison and identification casework or

(2) High School Diploma or G.E.D. and seven years of experience in latent print comparison and identification and related matters, six years of which must have been spent conducting independent latent print comparison and identification casework.

Selection Process

Stage I: The first stage in the selection process will consist of a review of each applicant's employment application, transcripts, copy of IAI certification and supplemental questionnaire (please be sure to download the education history portion of the supplemental here) for minimum qualifications weighted as pass/fail.Applications submitted without all required materials will not be given further consideration. Please be sure to scan and attach transcripts and IAI certification to your online application.
Stage II: The second stage will consist of subject matter experts evaluating and rating the completed supplemental questionnaires. Applicant responses to the supplemental questions must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section of this announcement. The evaluation of supplemental questions may be weighted 100% of an applicant score (before residency and/or veteran points) and may determine rank on the eligible list. If a sufficient number of quality application packets are received, the supplemental screening may be followed by a third stage and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next stage. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to Stage III
Stage III: The third stage may consist of a oral examination that may be preceded by a practical examination that will test the knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the qualifications section.
The ranked eligible list may be developed directly from the supplemental screening OR the results of Stage III.Candidates must earn a scale score of 70 in this examination process to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration.
The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

To Apply

APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You mayapply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm