This is technical work in the classification, evaluation, and identification of fingerprints.

Employees in this class are responsible for classifying fingerprints, searching files to locate prior records, entering fingerprint records into an automated system, and fingerprinting and palmprinting persons as directed. Duties include maintaining accurate files, photographing arrestees, processing items of physical evidence, and testifying in court regarding fingerprint identifications. Incumbents apply technical fingerprinting skills following established departmental policies and procedures. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for quality and accuracy.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Classifies fingerprints to prescribed formulas and standard classification codes; searches files to locate prior records.

Compares and identifies fingerprints in original form or from optical disc display or facsimile machine.

Enters fingerprint records into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System for conversion of manual files to automation, and for searching for prior fingerprint record.

Fingerprints and palmprints persons as directed.

Enters and retrieves computer data by accessing the criminal justice information system.

Maintains accurate files by purging sealed records of deceased fingerprint cards and consolidating duplicate records.

Testifies in court regarding fingerprint identifications.

Photographs arrestees and prepares copies of pictures and negatives.

Processes items of physical evidence.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of modern principles and methods of fingerprint classification, searching, and identification.

Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials, and techniques used in lifting and preserving latent fingerprints and palmprints.

Considerable knowledge of departmental and bureau rules, procedures, and policies.

Knowledge of the rules of evidence as applied to fingerprints and other related records.

Knowledge of the various chemicals and equipment used in developing latent fingerprints.

Knowledge of computer technology as related to fingerprint identification, and personal computers.

Ability to conduct inspections and accurately compare fingerprint and identification data.

Ability to supervise technical subordinates and provide expertise in an operational environment.

Ability to effectively present court testimony.

Ability to learn the legal, administrative, and procedural regulations applicable to the area of assignment.

REV 12/92