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Latent Print Examiner, Iraq
| Latent Print Examiners | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 07OCLPE | | # of openings: | 2 |
| | Description | | Latent Print Examiners
being sought for employment as civilian contractors supporting US military activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. CLPEs trained to competency in a state or federal ASCLD/LAB or ISO accredited laboratory, with recent Latent Print Examiner employment
experience, are preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Ø perform technical and analytical tasks in the documentation, collection, processing, preservation of friction ridge
detail; Ø scientifically assess materials of evidentiary value to determine the best
methodology for developing and preserving friction ridge detail; Ø analyze, compare and evaluate friction ridge detail to
determine positive identification or exclusion; Ø
process various types of evidence
for friction ridge detail; Ø enhance visible friction ridge detail; Ø identify and label friction ridge detail of value on evidence to be photographed; Ø verify the identification or exclusion
of friction ridge detail conclusions by other examiners; Ø prepare detailed technical reports on results of the examinations conducted; Ø maintain and document the chain of custody of evidence; Ø detect, collect and preserve possible DNA and Trace evidence;
and Ø train personnel in the area of latent prints. Requirements: Must: must be trained
to competency as a latent print examiner with 5 years of related work experience; have provided expert testimony in court
regarding latent prints; be able to utilize the ACE-V methodology to match friction ridge detail; be proficient
in processing porous and non-porous items for friction ridge detail; have experience processing evidence with chemicals, powders
and forensic light sources in a laboratory setting; be proficient in obtaining known inked prints and major case prints; possess
the ability to teach classes and brief information pertaining to the detection, development, preservation, identification
and exclusion of friction ridge detail; have current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Latent Print Examiner or successfully
obtain certification within 1 year of eligibility; be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and annually thereafter during employment with the company;
have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel,
and Outlook); be able to work well in a team
environment; possess excellent organizational skills; be physically able and willing to rotationally deploy
to either Iraq or Afghanistan for a minimum of six months to a year; be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport;
and attend pre-deployment training. Desired: knowledge of AFIS database operations and exposure
to Universal Latent Workstation (ULW). |
EOE |
| Senior Latent Print Examiners | | Work Location: | Clarkesburg | | Job
Code: | 07CSRLPE | | # of openings: | 2 | |
| | Description | Positions are
with Ideal Innovations, Inc. (I3) and contracted to the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, the following: examination of processed latent fingerprints and evaluation of their quality for entry into the
DoD Enterprise ABIS; preparation of latent fingerprints
for entry into the ABIS through digital imaging techniques to improve the quality and integrity of digitized computer images
through enhancement of fingerprint details and encoding prior to computer searches for matches; manually comparing latent fingerprints with candidate fingerprints retrieved from ABIS
in order to determine positive identifications; and preparing reports on the types and quantities of fingerprints processed
and results. High-volume throughput lab experience preferred, as well as vast experience in the examination and identification
of extremely fragmented ridge detail (Complex examinations). In addition to these duties, examiners mayalso process
face and iris images following training as a Facial and Iris Recognition Expert by the DoD. The position may also involve supervisory duties including auditing other CLPE’s casework and mentoring
less experienced CLPEs in best practices and procedures. Familiarity with ASCLD-LAB and/or ISO SOPs is
a must. Positions will fill a 24x7 support role in a dynamic
environment and require a flexible schedule which includes weekends, nights, and holidays. Requirements: Must:
be trained to competency as a Latent Print Examiner
and have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in addition to a minimum of 8 to 12 years of related work experience;
have current certification by the International Association
for Identification (IAI) as a Latent Print Examiner; possess intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security investigation;
be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company; be customer-
and detail-oriented in addition to possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with good decision-making
abilities; and be willing to relocate to the Clarksburg, WV area |
| Forensic Technicians | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 79 | | # of openings: | 4 |
| | Description | Forensic Technicians sought for employment as civilian contractors supporting US military
activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. Forensic Technicians trained to competency in a state or federal ASCLD/LAB and/or ISO accredited laboratory, with recent Forensic Technician employment
experience, are preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: process
various types of evidence for latent prints; enhance visible latent prints; identify and label latent prints of value on evidence
to be photographed; collect and preserve possible DNA evidence; maintain and document the chain of custody of evidence; prepare
detailed reports on processes performed and results obtained; train personnel in the area of latent prints; prepare detailed written reports of processes performed on evidence and results; and provide input and establish policies
and procedures that contribute to the efficiency of the operation. Requirements: Must: have experience in the scientific analysis of evidence
for the presence of latent prints and processing a multitude of different surfaces through the use of various forensic light
sources, physical and chemical means; possess latent print photography skill-sets, possess the knowledge to be able
to identify, isolate and collecti DNA evidence; be proficient in the use of various chemicals and powders (wet and dry) while processing
porous and non-porous items for latent prints in a laboratory setting; be proficient
in obtaining known inked prints and major case prints; have the ability
to differentiate between an identifiable latent print and a non-identifiable latent print; possess the ability to teach classes and brief information pertaining to obtaining known prints, palms and
major case prints; have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office
Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); be able to work well in a team
environment; possess excellent organizational skills; be physically able and willing to rotationally deploy to either
Iraq or Afghanistan for a minimum of six months to a year; be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport; and attend
pre-deployment training. I3 has very competitive
salaries and a generous benefits package. Free
food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours. EOE |
| Forensic Photographer | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 70 | | # of openings: | 1 |
| | Description | Forensic Photographers being sought for employment as civilian
contractors supporting US military activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: photographing various pieces of
evidence; photographing latent prints, hairs, fibers, and serial numbers on evidence; preparing detailed reports on activity
performed; training personnel in the area of forensic photography; maintaining and documenting the chain of custody of evidence;
and providing input and establishing policies and procedures that contribute to the efficiency of the operation. Requirements: Must: be proficient with digital photography; have
an extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of digital photography and Adobe PhotoShop software; be able to photograph evidence utilizing an ALS and latent prints on various backgrounds/surfaces as well as digitally
enhance latent print images; be experienced in photographing latent prints; experienced photographing latent prints
utilizing an ALS; have a familiarity with the digital enhancement of latent prints; possess the ability to teach classes
and brief information pertaining to forensic photography; have the ability to teach classes and brief information pertaining
to the photography of latent fingerprints, materials and overall crime scene documentation; have
intermediate level competency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); be able to work well in
a team environment; possess excellent organizational skills; be physically
able to and willing to rotationally deploy to Iraq for a minimum of six months to a year; be able
to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport; and attend pre-deployment training. Preferred: Crime scene latent print processing experience. I3 has very competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Free food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours. EOE |
| Firearms Examiners | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 07OCFE | | # of openings: | 1 |
| | Description | Several Firearms Examiners are being sought for employment
as civilian contractors supporting US military activity on-base in Iraq and possibly Afghanistan. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: examine and render all evidence safe for handling;
provide guidance and expertise to Latent Print Examiners as to likely locations of latent prints on each firearm or weapon-related
piece of evidence(this may entail adjusting firearm/weapon/accessory to expose surface wherein latent prints can be found);
examine evidence item for any signs that indicate make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker and serial
numbers and record these observations; for those evidence items designed to fire projectiles, examine item in detail to determine
if item can safely fire projectiles and clearly tag evidence item as “Safe to Fire” or “NOT Safe to Fire”
(judgment is based on experience and best professional judgment); in the event the evidence item is determined safe
to fire, draw appropriate standard reference ammunition and test fire weapon into projectile catch pit using remote or direct
firing device as deemed appropriate, and then retrieve the projectile and cartridge case (if appropriate), bag and tag in
association with evidence item number; enter the test fired projectiles and cartridges into the Integrated Ballistic Information
System (IBIS) machine along with necessary data fields assigned; utilize the IBIS to query data bases and identify potential
likely matches to previously enrolled firearms exhibits--likely matches shall be examined to make independent determination
of goodness of match using best professional judgment; perform a hands-on comparison of projectiles and cartridge cases to
assess whether they are likely produced by the same firearm; examine evidence items for unique or indicative toolmarks, using
magnification x-ray and photographic techniques as desired to best exploit evidence and observe any direction from the Laboratory
OIC related to non-destructive testing; capture still images at 1000 dpi or greater using provided digital photographic equipment,
of each evidence item and relevant key portions of the evidence item or other exhibits to support further analysis, conclusions
and documentation; document examination results/findings in a standard firearms and toolmark examination report and have a
Second Examiner co-sign if verification is agreed, or have Secondary Examiner deliver a separate, signed reported stating
his/her conclusions; report the results of all examinations; electronic copies of all reports shall be provided to the Laboratory
OIC; and ensure that an electronic back-up copy of all new or draft reports is made before the end of each work day. Requirements: Must: be qualified within their department with recent full time
firearms examination employment experience; have a Bachelor's degree in
the field of criminalistics, forensics, or related field and three
(3) to five (5) years of experience in a work unit engaged in firearms identification (a
journey-level firearms examiner from ASCLD/LAB or ISO accredited laboratory) required (applicants
who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year‑for‑year
basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience [120 hours=Bachelor’s degree]);
be a current member with and either already possess or be currently eligible
to obtain certification with AFTE; be a US citizen and possess current US passport; be
able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company as directed by
the company and/or by the government Laboratory Director; have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook);
be physically able and willing to rotationally deploy to either Iraq or
Afghanistan for a minimum of six months a year; be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport; and attend pre-deployment
training. I3 has very competitive salaries and a generous benefits
package. Free food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours.
EOE |
| Firearms Examiners | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job
Code: | 87 | | #
of openings: | 1 |
| | Description | Several Firearms Examiners are being sought for employment as civilian contractors supporting US military
activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. Responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, the following: examine and render all evidence safe for handling; provide guidance and expertise to Latent
Print Examiners as to likely locations of latent prints on each firearm or weapon-related piece of evidence(this may entail
adjusting firearm/weapon/accessory to expose surface wherein latent prints can be found); examine evidence item for any signs
that indicate make, model, modifications, place of origin, manufacturer or maker and serial numbers and record these observations;
for those evidence items designed to fire projectiles, examine item in detail to determine if item can safely fire projectiles
and clearly tag evidence item as “Safe to Fire” or “NOT Safe to Fire” (judgment is based on experience
and best professional judgment); in the event the evidence item is determined safe to fire, draw appropriate standard
reference ammunition and test fire weapon into projectile catch pit using remote or direct firing device as deemed appropriate,
and then retrieve the projectile and cartridge case (if appropriate), bag and tag in association with evidence item number;
enter the test fired projectiles and cartridges into the Integrated Ballistic Information System (IBIS) machine along with
necessary data fields assigned; utilize the IBIS to query data bases and identify potential likely matches to previously enrolled
firearms exhibits--likely matches shall be examined to make independent determination of goodness of match using best professional
judgment; perform a hands-on comparison of projectiles and cartridge cases to assess whether they are likely produced by the
same firearm; examine evidence items for unique or indicative toolmarks, using magnification x-ray and photographic techniques
as desired to best exploit evidence and observe any direction from the Laboratory OIC related to non-destructive testing;
capture still images at 1000 dpi or greater using provided digital photographic equipment, of each evidence item and relevant
key portions of the evidence item or other exhibits to support further analysis, conclusions and documentation; document examination
results/findings in a standard firearms and toolmark examination report and have a Second Examiner co-sign if verification
is agreed, or have Secondary Examiner deliver a separate, signed reported stating his/her conclusions; report the results
of all examinations; electronic copies of all reports shall be provided to the Laboratory OIC; and ensure that an electronic
back-up copy of all new or draft reports is made before the end of each work day. Requirements: Must:
be qualified within their department with recent full time firearms examination employment
experience; have a Bachelor's degree in the field of criminalistics, forensics,
or related field and three (3) to five (5) years of experience in
a work unit engaged in firearms identification (a journey-level firearms examiner from
ASCLD/LAB or ISO accredited laboratory) required (applicants who do not possess the
required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year‑for‑year basis with thirty (30)
semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience [120 hours=Bachelor’s degree]); be a current member with and either already possess or be currently eligible to obtain certification
with AFTE; be a US citizen and possess current US passport; be able to successfully pass
proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company as directed by the company and/or by the
government Laboratory Director; have intermediate
level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); be physically able and willing to rotationally deploy to either Iraq or Afghanistan for a minimum of six
months a year; be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport; and attend pre-deployment training. I3 has very competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Free food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours. EOE |
| DNA Analyst Position | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 69 | | # of openings: | 1 |
| | Description | DNA Analysts being sought
for employment as civilian contractors supporting US military activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. Analysts trained to
competency in a state or federal ASCLD/LAB accredited laboratory, with recent DNA Analyst employment experience, are preferred.
Responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, the following: successfully complete appropriate training with
competency and/or proficiency tests prior to assuming any casework; perform forensic examinations, including identification
of blood and other body fluids; analysis of a range of samples typically encountered in forensic case work using the Applied
Biosystem’s® Capillary instruments with Identifiler™, Minifiler™, and Yfiler™ chemistry; realtime
PCR; conduct comparisons of genetic material; prepare reports of findings and submit the results into appropriate computer
database; communicate with military personnel on testing procedures, results, and conclusions; conduct procedures in accordance
with the specified guidelines of an ASCLD/LAB Internationally accredited agency lab; instruct officials on evidence collection
and the proper handling of evidence; and assist the Team Leader in establishing validated protocols and the set up of
the new laboratory facility to meet the ASCLD/LAB International standards. Requirements: Must: meet the FBI Quality Assurance Standards for Analyst including
B.A./B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or related scientific field; have taken college courses (graduate
or undergraduate level) in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology (molecular genetics or recombinant DNA technology),
as well as course work and/or training in statistics and population genetics as applied to forensic DNA analysis; have documented
training in forensic DNA PCR-based STR analysis; possess experience in forensic serology and six months experience
in forensic DNA STR analysis; have knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures; analyze and interpret data; develop
sound conclusions from analyses; maintain accurate records; have intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); be able to work well in a team environment; possess excellent organizational skills; be
physically able and willing to rotationally deploy to Iraq for a minimum of six months to a year; be able to obtain a US Secret
Clearance and US Passport; and attend pre-deployment training. Preferred:
American Board of Criminalistics certification in Molecular Biology. I3 has
very competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Free
food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours. EOE |
| DNA Analyst Position | | Work Location: | Afghanistan | | Job Code: | 88 | | # of openings: | 2 |
| | Description | DNA Analysts being sought for employment as civilian
contractors supporting US military activity on-base in Iraq and Afghanistan. Analysts trained to competency in a state or
federal ASCLD/LAB accredited laboratory, with recent DNA Analyst employment experience, are preferred. Responsibilities include, but are not limited
to, the following: successfully complete appropriate training with competency and/or
proficiency tests prior to assuming any casework; perform forensic examinations, including identification of blood and other
body fluids; analysis of a range of samples typically encountered in forensic case work using the Applied Biosystem’s®
Capillary instruments with Identifiler™, Minifiler™, and Yfiler™ chemistry; realtime PCR; conduct comparisons
of genetic material; prepare reports of findings and submit the results into appropriate computer database; communicate with
military personnel on testing procedures, results, and conclusions; conduct procedures in accordance with the specified guidelines
of an ASCLD/LAB Internationally accredited agency lab; instruct officials on evidence collection and the proper handling of
evidence; and assist the Team Leader in establishing validated protocols and the set up of the new laboratory facility
to meet the ASCLD/LAB International standards.
Requirements: Must: must currently have or be currently eligible to obtain American
Board of Criminalistics certification in Molecular Biology; meet the FBI Quality Assurance
Standards for Analyst including B.A./B.S. degree in biology, chemistry, forensic science, or related scientific field; have
taken college courses (graduate or undergraduate level) in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology (molecular genetics
or recombinant DNA technology), as well as course work and/or training in statistics and population genetics as applied to
forensic DNA analysis; have documented training in forensic DNA PCR-based STR analysis; possess experience in
forensic serology and six months experience in forensic DNA STR analysis; have knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures;
analyze and interpret data; develop sound conclusions from analyses; maintain accurate records; have
intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and Microsoft Office Suite programs
(Word, Excel, and Outlook); be able to work well in a team environment;
possess excellent organizational skills; be physically able and willing to rotationally deploy to Iraq for a minimum
of six months to a year; be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance and US Passport; and attend pre-deployment training.
I3 has very competitive salaries and a generous benefits package. Free food, lodging, and transportation provided for all tours. EOE |
| Biometric Examiners | | Work Location: | Clarksburg, WV | | Job Code: | 07CTPE | | # of openings: | 1 |
| | Description | Positions
are with Ideal Innovations, Inc. (I3) and contracted to the Department of Defense. Responsibilities include, but are
not limited to, the following: Manual comparison of latent prints (on screen) with candidate prints retrieved from ABIS
to assist in the establisment or elimination of positive identifications; verification of fingerprints to validate the
correct sequence; comparison of facial images to establish or eliminate potential, positive identifications; and comparison
of encoded, iris scans to establish or eliminate positive identifications. In addition to these duties, examiners will also
process face and iris images following training and certification as a Facial and Iris Recognition Expert by the DoD. Biometric
examiners may also be offered an opportunity to undergo an extensive two year training program to become Latent Print Examiners
(LPEs) and obtain certification as an LPE through the International Association for Identification. Positions will fill a
24x7 support role in a dynamic environment and require a flexible schedule which may include weekends, nights, and holidays. Requirements:
Must: have two years of experience as a tenprint examiner; possess intermediate level competency in PhotoShop and
Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook); meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
and will be subject to a government security investigation; be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and
periodically during employment with the company; be customer- and detail-oriented in addition to possessing excellent verbal
and written communication skills, along with good decision-making abilities; and be willing to relocate to the Clarksburg,
WV area. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; current certification by the International Association
for Identification (IAI) as a Tenprint Examiner; and digital imaging experience. EOE |
If interested, email your resume and contact information to me at expert@finger-prints.com;
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