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

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising a staff of fingerprint technicians engaged in classifying fingerprints, entering fingerprint records into an automated system, preparing court exhibits, providing testimony in courts-of-law, and performing a variety of related duties. Responsibilities include supervising operation of a fingerprint computer, developing work schedules, preparing a variety of reports, presenting testimony in court, and evaluating new techniques and procedures for the development of latent fingerprint evidence. Supervision is exercised over a staff of subordinate technical employees engaged in various phases of fingerprinting operations. Supervision is received from a technical and administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate fingerprint technicians engaged in classifying fingerprint and performing related duties.

Prepares monthly and annual statistical reports, commendations, record storage documents, and other reports as required.

Supervises operation of fingerprint computers and develops recommendations for future expansion and upgrades.

Establishes and maintains working relationships with staff of other divisions, other law enforcement officers, state prosecutors and court officials.

Prepares testimony in courts-of-law as required.

Examines, evaluates, and recommends techniques and procedures for the development of latent fingerprints on evidence.

Schedules training programs for staff members.

Provides tours of fingerprint operations for visitors.

Make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

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

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS CONT'D

Thorough knowledge of equipment, materials and techniques use in lifting and preserving latent fingerprints and palmprints.

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

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

Considerable knowledge of the rules of evidence as applied to fingerprints and the identification process.

Considerable knowledge of various chemicals and equipment used in developing latent fingerprints.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

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

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

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

Ability to effectively present court testimony.

Ability to prepare reports, forms and other documents.

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

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