BAE Systems

Certified Latent Print Examiner

DoD contracting organization is seeking a qualified applicant to come aboard as a Senior Latent Print Examiner to perform specialized technical work in the field of latent print examination and classification.  Position entails deployment to Iraq in support of theatre operations.  During this time, substantial amounts of additional compensation will be added to base salary.  Please inquire for additional details.

Duties will include: 

• Processing, recovering and preserving latent impressions on a wide variety of materials and surfaces using physical, chemical, electronic, and optical techniques
• Performing complex latent print detection and comparisons requiring the highest skill level
• Photographing processed latent prints
• Preserving and evaluating latent prints that may aid in the prosecution of criminals
• Conducting research in the development of new techniques and procedures in the field of forensic identification
• Providing expert witness testimony in court concerning physical evidence, crime scene investigations, and latent print examinations
• Examining processed latent fingerprints and evaluation of their quality for entry into the DoD Enterprise ABIS; prepare latent fingerprints for entry into the ABIS through photographic enlargements, tracing, photographic reduction and computer scanning; improving the quality and integrity of digitized computer images through enhancement or deletion of fingerprint details prior to computer searches for matches
• Preparing reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints processed and results

Must have the following:

• Able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Willing to deploy overseas up to 10 months (3-6 month rotations)
• Possesses Certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) or other comparable certification level

Point of Contact: Jillian Berry (jillian.berry@baesystems.com)