Posted on Monday, October 22, 2018 - 07:59 pm:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the natural or physical sciences, forensic science, or closely related field; Master's degree preferred.

Successful completion of coursework in science-related coursework per the Scientific Working Group on Friction Ridge Analysis, Study and Technology (SWGFAST) or NIST equivalent, to include General Biology and basic Fingerprint Classification and Comparison Courses or equivalent.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of principles, methods, and current techniques utilized in the forensic analysis, comparison, and evaluation of latent prints evidence recovered from crime scenes.

BSO employees must demonstrate the successful completion of an in-house training program as a Criminalist I, as determined by Crime Lab Command, that incorporates progressively responsible journey level experience in area of assignment.

External applicants must demonstrate a minimum of two (2) years journey level experience in latent print examination with exposure to the administrative aspects of the work.

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.