NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | FORENSIC SCIENTIST I (LATENT PRINTS) |
Code | : | 630307 2PH |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
1. | Develops latent prints in routine cases from physical evidence utilizing both physical and chemical methods, including powders and alternate light sources. | ||
2. | Photographs routine developed friction ridge detail (latent) and patent (visual) impressions using exposed film (darkroom development) to record friction ridge detail. | ||
3. | Uses digital photography in routine cases to record friction ridge detail. | ||
4. | Performs routine evaluation of friction ridge detail for submission for identification. | ||
5. | Meets with attorneys, investigators and other related personnel regarding approaches to analysis and results in pretrial conferences. | ||
6. | Participates in scientific meetings, seminars, and other training as assigned. | ||
7. | Keeps records of observations and notes, and issues reports of test results upon consultation with higher level Forensic Scientists in this series. | ||
8. | Testifies in court regarding laboratory analyses and the significance of the results as required. | ||
9. | Performs housekeeping tasks as required, including maintaining related supplies and reference materials. | ||
10. | Participates in internal and external proficiency testing programs. | ||
11. | May assist in the inventory, maintenance, storage, and disposition of evidence. | ||
12. | May conduct routine comparisons of latent or patent print to inked prints, or other impressions (footwear/tire tracks) to known impressions. |
1. | Working knowledge of modern methods and techniques of latent print processing using powders, chemicals and alternate light sources. | |
2. | Working knowledge of the methodology applied in chemical analyses of physical evidence for use in crime detection. | |
3. | Working knowledge of the analysis, comparison and evaluation of latent prints as it pertains to the identification process. | |
4. | Working knowledge of penal law and rules of evidence as it applies to latent print examination. | |
5. | Skill in the use of laboratory equipment related to latent print analysis. |
Title | : | FORENSIC SCIENTIST I (LATENT PRINTS) | |
Code | : | 630307 2PH | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |
6. | Skill in the application of laboratory and scientific research practices and techniques to latent print analysis. | |
7. | Ability to apply scientific procedures, methodology and formulas to assigned work. | |
8. | Ability to analyze and evaluate information and observations, and to arrive at and construct logical and sound conclusions. | |
9. | Ability to explain laboratory analysis techniques, procedures and theories in a clear and concise manner so that non-scientists may understand the significance of the results obtained using these procedures. | |
10. | Ability to manage data base records and maintain accurate records. | |
11. | Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on complex laboratory equipment. | |
12. | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. | |
13. | Ability to prepare and deliver legal testimony accurately and be cross-examined and remain composed in court. | |
14. | Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships. | |
15. | Good judgment. |
1. | Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a natural science, a forensic science, an engineering science, or criminalistics; OR |
2. | Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher, which must have included at least twelve (12) credit hours in one of the natural sciences, forensic sciences or engineering sciences, with one (1) year of full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a forensics laboratory which must have included latent print examination; OR |
3. | Satisfactory completion of one (1) year as a Forensic Scientist Trainee with Latent Prints specialty; OR. |
4.. | An equivalent combination of training and experience that is defined by the limits of (1) and (2) above. |
NOTE: | Incumbents must pass a competency test prior to assuming casework responsibility, and must pass a proficiency test annually, in accordance with accreditation requirements. Additional continuing education and training may be required as condition of employment. |