Fingerprint Expert

Job description

  Location
Exeter, Devon
·  Salary
£14.73/Hour
·  Category
Public Sector - Civil Service
·  Job type
Contractor
·  Industry
Public Sector
·  External Reference
JN-072018-16329

Reporting to the Forensic Identification Team Leader you will provide fingerprint expertise to the SW Region's Identification Bureau, maintaining the operational and technical efficiency and effectiveness of all regional fingerprint identification services whilst demonstrating a commitment to quality and personal competence.

You will be responsible for the searching and comparison of crime scene marks and the verification of identifications to second check level for the region in accordance with the accredited Bureau and National systems to support the detection and reduction in crime.

You will attend mortuaries and major crime scenes, when required, to establish identity and to maximise the recovery of fingerprint evidence. You will communicate scientific findings effectively in the context of the case, both in writing and by the provision of oral testimony in court.

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required of post holder

Essential -

Successful completion of the Advanced Fingerprint Course

·  Be a registered Fingerprint Expert

·  Proven experience of utilising the National Fingerprint database to undertake crime scene and tenprint searches

·  Experience of producing accurate written information that demonstrates a high level of attention to detail

·  Proven experience of utilising computerised fingerprint databases such as IDENT1

·  Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels

·  Be self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

·  Ability to work under pressure with demanding workloads and deadlines

·  Demonstrate innovative approach and logical process of solving problems and making reasoned decisions

·  Sound knowledge of the forensic processes and how they contribute to crime investigation and the criminal justice system

·  A good standard of computer literacy and a working knowledge of windows software including Microsoft Word

·  Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when dealing with sensitive /illicit material

·  Knowledge of the Streamlined Forensic Reporting (SFR) protocols

Desirable -

·  Experience of forensic science as applied to criminal investigation

·  Experience of presenting expert/specialist evidence with the criminal justice system

·  Crime scene examination experience

Main Responsibilities -

·  To complete the verification of fingerprint identifications, ensuring that professional standards are reached and ACPO recommendations are followed at all times

·  To examine finger impressions to evidential standards and produce scientific findings, offering an Expert Opinion, effectively in the context of the case, both in writing and by the provision of oral testimony

·  To attend court to present fingerprint evidence when required, dealing with lawyers and defence experts as necessary, ensuring that professional standards are maintained at all times

·  To attend major crime scenes when requested to provide expert advice and assist in the recovery and examination of friction skin impressions

·  To maintain a full working knowledge of all fingerprint IT systems and to use the systems to search crime scene marks and verify identifications thereby providing an effective fingerprint search service

·  To undertake the analysis, comparison and evaluation of crime scene marks to identify named suspects and to eliminate persons with legitimate access

·  To utilise ten-print forms to establish identity

·  To undertake the examination, retrieval and identification of finger, palm and foot prints from cadavers

·  To promote the Fingerprint Bureau's work to force and regional staff and other outside agencies

·  To gather and analyse data to assist the fingerprint comparison work in the investigation of crime.

·  To undertake the biometric sampling (fingerprints and DNA) for vetting purposes as part of the Regional Forces' recruitment and selection procedures.

·  To undertake the fingerprinting of members of public for visa applications etc.

·  To ensure that fingerprint knowledge is both maintained and developed in relation to research and legislation plus new advancements in the area of fingerprint analysis

·  To ensure that all duties undertaken are completed in compliance with ISO 9001 / 17025 as applicable

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