City of Tampa

This is responsible work in evaluating fingerprints and palm prints lifted from crime scenes and/or evidence processed for suitability for entry into an automated fingerprint database system.  Bargaining unit position.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing work of average difficulty in the evaluation of fingerprint and/or palm print cards bearing latent prints coming into the Forensic Investigation Unit from various sources and agencies. The employee determines if the prints are of suitable quality to be entered into the automated fingerprint identification systems and scans suitable prints into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) and reviews results. Although performed under general supervision, the employee is required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment.  Employee will also be required to assist with the operations of the Tampa Police Print Room and process evidence as deemed necessary. Employee might be required to work shifts, and the employee is subject to work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation, reports submitted and results obtained.

Evaluates latent prints on fingerprint cards, Photo CDs and evidence processed, to determine the suitability for entry into AFIS and IAFIS; scans suitable fingerprints into the systems and reviews results. Prepares supplemental reports of results and/or findings.

Scans, encodes and submits prints to Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) databases and reviews results.

Logs and date stamps daily latent print cases received, State Attorney’s Office requests and Medical Examiner requests. Researches case files to facilitate requests for services. If additional information is needed, contacts person and/or agency to obtain; assists detectives, state attorney representatives, crime scene personnel, and others regarding print services.

Maintains monthly statistics for the latent print unit maintains the latent print card files: purges latent fingerprint files on a periodic basis for archiving.

Assists in the print room fingerprinting the public and TPD applicants as needed. Assists with preparing city employees’ identification cards.

Processes evidence as deemed necessary.

Performs related work as required.

Some knowledge of: the principles and techniques involved in fingerprint classification, comparison and identification; Henry fingerprint classification; ten print identification.

Working knowledge of: courtroom procedures; giving testimony in court.

Ability to: follow established procedures; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; learn how to operate and utilize the AFIS/IAFIS; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, law enforcement personnel and others; maintain security of offices and files to ensure confidentiality of materials.

Graduation from an accredited high school and one (1) year experience in fingerprint classification using both the Henry and NCIC classification systems or successful completion of 80 credit hours of certified fingerprint coursework from an accredited college or institution.

Ability to obtain the applicable AFIS Terminal Operator certification through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement within six months of employment and complete the Tampa Police Department’s on-the-job training program.

 

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license required.

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.