NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Latent Print and Evidence Specialist
City of Escondido, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$96K/yr - $129K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Latent Print & Evidence Technician to join the City of Escondido's Police Department. The role involves identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence from crime scenes, providing technical guidance in latent print analysis, and offering expert testimony in court regarding latent print examinations.
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Responsibilities
Identifies, examines, photographs, collects, preserves and transports evidence from crime scenes; search for latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists for collected property and evidence
Records and documents crime scenes which include diagrams, sketches, photographs, and video
Instructs law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures
Documents crime scenes using various photographic media and techniques; takes photographs of crime scenes from helicopter/aircraft; photographs and processes subjects for evidence in the field or in a facility such as a police department, hospital or holding/jail/prison facility
Obtains major case prints from subjects, victims and witnesses
Attends medical legal autopsies at the Medical Examiner’s Office to collect photographic and physical evidence; collects evidence from dead bodies and photographs all aspects of the body necessary for investigation at the crime scene
Processes items of evidence for latent prints; develops prints using photography, powder, laser and chemical enhancements; classifies, identifies and examines prints; compares latent prints to known prints; evaluates latent finger, palm, and footprints to determine quality, integrity and identity; maintains records of examinations
Processes evidence items for blood, latent prints and other impression evidence
Determines if latent prints recovered from crime scenes are usable for comparison of known prints of individuals and/or for entry into AFIS and/or NGI/ULW; requests known prints of possible suspects for comparison from local, state, and federal departments via associated databases, email and telephone; searches identifiable prints using Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and related systems
Researches and evaluates new technical developments in latent print development and analysis of evidence
Prepares photographs, charts, and other materials for demonstration of evidence in court; offers testimony in court as an expert witness in all phases of latent print examination; consults with attorneys on various methods of presenting evidence; provides expert testimony in court
Properly label and package evidence
Serves as resource person and technical expert for Forensic Services Unit
Assists with maintaining a quality assurance program for the Forensic Services Unit
Assists in developing and creating forensic procedures and techniques
Prepares, reviews and approves detailed casework reports
Provides technical guidance and training to Forensic Services Unit personnel
Coordinates requests for services from various divisions; provides information to interdepartmental representatives and/or law enforcement agencies
Provides technical assistance at major crime scenes
Testify in court and at other designated proceedings
Attends meetings
Works evenings, weekends or holidays and responds to emergency calls as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Provides vacation and temporary relief as needed
Qualification
Required
An Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college in administration of justice, evidence technology, biology, chemistry or related field
Two years of experience performing police-related duties, including some experience with crime scene investigations, evidence technology and print analysis and identification
Possession of an appropriate California Driver's License is required
Ability to operate and maintain various print identification and other technical and scientific instruments, equipment and supplies
Ability to lift, read, classify and identify prints; recognize latent print forms and patterns
Ability to compare and accurately identify latent prints
Ability to take clear and accurate photographs
Ability to maintain the integrity of evidence and chain of custody in accordance with established guidelines
Ability to manage a large workload and meet specified deadlines
Ability to prepare accurate written reports; maintain accurate and legible logs and records
Ability to provide technical guidance and training to staff
Ability to testify in court
Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions
Ability to work independently
Ability to operate office equipment including computer information systems to include digital processing, database inquiry and word processing
Ability to operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and skillful manner; transport self and equipment to crime scenes
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff and the public
Preferred
Previous experience as a latent print examiner and/or field evidence technician is highly desirable
Any certification through the International Association for Identification or equivalent are highly desirable
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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