Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Latent Print Analyst (LPA) II is the full journey level position in the LPA series, and under general direction from a Latent Print Supervisor, independently performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, analyzing, comparing, evaluating and verifying difficult latent finger and palm impressions against known prints; conducting searches through automated databases; preparing and reviewing case documentation and case reports; traveling to court to testify as an expert witness; providing training on Automated Latent Print System operations and techniques to law enforcement agencies; and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all law enforcement agencies.

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Working Conditions

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

This position is eligible for telework, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 488972 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position,  you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma .  An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Thorough knowledge of the science and history of friction ridge examination.
• Ability to make difficult latent print comparisons, identifications, and exclusions.
• Knowledge of automated finger and palm print databases.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing, including testimony as an expert witness.
• Willingness and ability to work independently off-site and outside of regularly scheduled shift, when needed.
• Capacity for maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstration of tact, sound judgment, and ethical behavior.
• Willingness to travel by various means and be away from home for an extended period of time.

Benefits

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Statement of Qualifications:

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Your responses should be numbered, typed in Arial 12-point font, single-spaced with one-inch margins, and no more than two pages in length. For each of the statements below, please provide specific examples of your training, experience, and skill in the relevant areas. Include a discussion of pertinent issues, course of action, outcome, and measurements of success.

1. Describe a time when an automated finger or palm print database search produced a list of candidates containing a close non-match and what factors you used to exclude this candidate.
2. Describe an instance, whether past experience or hypothetical, during which you and a second examiner disagreed with a conclusion made by the other and how the situation was handled by all involved parties.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A SOQ WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
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  Cover letter and References are required and must be included.

• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be included. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.

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