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Ideal Innovations

Latent Print Examiner

Clarksburg, WV · On-site

Examination of processed latent fingerprint and evaluation of their quality for entry into the DoD Enterprise ABIS and other Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). * Preparation of ...

Livingston County

Medical Examiner Investigator

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$34.99/hr

Medical Examiner investigators should have a combination of education and skills encompassing areas ... Assists in the performance of autopsies, completing forensic procedures including fingerprinting ...

AVER

Tenprint Examiner- Internship

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

AVER is seeking Tenprint Examiner Interns to support mission critical biometric support services ... Learn how to complete a fingerprint transaction review and correction. Manage and deploy identity ...

AVER

Tenprint Examiner- Internship

San Diego, CA · On-site

AVER is seeking Tenprint Examiner Interns to support mission critical biometric support services ... Learn how to complete a fingerprint transaction review and correction. Manage and deploy identity ...

University of Montana

Kalispell Driver Examiner

Kalispell, MT · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

Driver Examiner Every day at the Montana Department of Justice, our employees are dedicated to ... Criminal History Fingerprint Check * Driving History To be considered for this position, you must ...

City of Fresno, CA

Supervising Plans Examiner

Fresno, CA · On-site

$106K - $128K/yr

Supervising Plans Examiner is the first-line supervisory level in the plans examiner series ... Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...

University of Montana

Missoula Driver Examiner

Missoula, MT · On-site

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

Driver Examiner Every day at the Montana Department of Justice, our employees are dedicated to ... Criminal History Fingerprint Check * Driving History To be considered for this position, you must ...

City of Fresno

Supervising Plans Examiner

Fresno, CA · On-site

$106K - $128K/yr

Supervising Plans Examiner is the first-line supervisory level in the plans examiner series ... Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ...

MyFlorida

INSURANCE EXAMINER II - 43003143

Maitland, FL · On-site

$52K - $60K/yr

INSURANCE EXAMINER II - 43003143 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 43003143 Salary: $52,000 ... This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for fingerprint examiner in the United States is $61,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $69,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Fingerprint Examiner is a forensic specialist who analyzes fingerprints to help identify individuals in criminal investigations. They compare prints collected from crime scenes to known fingerprints in databases or records. Examiners use specialized tools and software to enhance and analyze prints, ensuring accuracy in their findings. Their work is crucial for law enforcement agencies in solving crimes and verifying identities.

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To thrive as a Fingerprint Examiner, you need strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a background in forensic science or criminal justice. Familiarity with Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS), laboratory equipment, and relevant certifications such as those from the International Association for Identification (IAI) are commonly required. Excellent written communication, problem-solving ability, and objectivity help Fingerprint Examiners document findings and collaborate with law enforcement teams. These skills ensure accurate and reliable fingerprint analyses, which are critical for criminal investigations and maintaining judicial integrity.

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As a Fingerprint Examiner, your daily responsibilities typically include analyzing fingerprint evidence, comparing prints using both manual methods and specialized software, maintaining meticulous records, and preparing detailed reports of your findings. You may also be required to present your conclusions in court or collaborate with law enforcement and forensic teams during ongoing investigations. The role often involves handling sensitive or potentially complex evidence, so accuracy and adherence to established protocols are crucial. Continuous learning and keeping up with advances in fingerprint analysis technology are also important aspects of the job.

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Latent Print Examiner

Ideal Innovations

Clarksburg, WV • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Highlights:
  • Are you an experienced latent print examiner who is looking for a new opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high throughput environment that presents daily challenges to allow you to fully utilize your latent print examination experience as well as your multitasking ability? Are you interested in applying these unique technical skills daily in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) Warfighter? If so, the Latent Print Examiner position on the Ideal Innovations, Inc. Department of the Army Criminal Investigative Division (DACID) Examination Services Support (ESS) contract is the perfect position for you.
  • Working within a unique 100% digital environment, the Latent Print Examiners on the ESS contract work both independently and often as a team to work through individual latent print requests and/or routine casework.
  • The ESS Latent Print Examiner position is unique because of the unique mission that it serves. Given that the operation is a 100% digital operation, the ESS Latent Print Examiners play an important role in supporting DoD customers to search latent prints through DoD ABIS and often perform complex examinations on extremely fragmented friction ridge detail impressions. This requires experienced latent print examiners to transform and utilize previously learned non-digital comparison skills into a digital environment. The ESS Latent Print Examiners also are trained to perform facial and iris examinations in order to help serve on the ESS biometric operations as necessary.
  • You will be working on the front lines, performing latent print examinations, comparisons, and effecting identifications to help serve the DoD Warfighter and protect the United States of America.
  • ESS Latent Print Examiner candidates will have the opportunity to hone their skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite and Windows through day-to-day operational work. You will have the opportunity to hone Adobe Photoshop and FBI ULW skills to format and encode latent print images for searching purposes. The ESS Latent Print Examiner will receive unique training to become competent in performing facial and iris examinations.

Typical Day:
The DACID Biometric Operations Department (BOD) Examination Services section is a 100% digital operation. Therefore, the typical day for a Latent Print Examiner consists of working on a Windows 10 computer performing latent print examinations and comparisons as part of completing internal DACID BOD and/or external customer requests and casework.
Tasks:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Examination of processed latent fingerprint and evaluation of their quality for entry into the DoD Enterprise ABIS and other Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS).
  • Preparation of latent prints for entry into the ABIS/NGI through digital imaging techniques to enhance and maintain integrity of the images.
  • Employ encoding strategies to prepare latent print search files for automated searches.
  • Manually compare latent prints with candidate prints provided from ABIS/NGI to eliminate individuals or effect positive identifications.
  • Utilize a case management/database portal system to properly document case notes and metrics as well as prepare reports to communicate results to the submitting customer.
  • Monitor queue applications to resolve Unsolved Latent Matches (ULMs).
  • Maintain digital Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
  • Provide tenprint/facial/iris examination support, as necessary, to the ESS Biometric Examiner operation.
  • Verification of all latent print identifications.

Required Qualifications:
  • Education and Experience Requirements:
    • Doctorate, Masters or Bachelors degree and 6 years related work experience OR Associate degree and 8 years related work experience, OR
    • High School diploma and 10 years of related work experience.
  • Must possess excellent/written communication and good decision-making skills, be customer and detail-oriented.
  • Must be trained to competency as a latent print examiner. Possess AFIS experience.
  • Intermediate level competency in Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a necessity.
  • Must be able to successfully pass proficiency testing prior to and periodically during employment with the company.
  • Be willing to work shifts (10-12 hours) based on a 24/7, 365 days a year schedule to include nights.
  • Must be willing to relocate or commute to the Clarksburg, WV area.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Current certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) (Not required at the point of employment but must be successfully obtained within 1 year of eligibility).
  • Experience using Universal Latent Workstation (ULW).

Physical Job Requirements: Meet the physical demands of working in a general office environment to include long hours working at a computer, either sitting or standing.
Work Shift Flexibility:
  • Be willing to work shifts (10-12 hours) based on a 24/7, 365 days a year schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Candidates will have the option of working either 10- or 12-hour days for an indefinite period of time depending on coverage requirements.
  • Shift times are flexible and are up to the discretion of management based on the needs of the operation:
    1. Day: 5a-5p, 5a-3p or 7a-5p
    2. Afternoon: 1p-1a, 3p-3a
    3. Evening: 5p-5a, 5p-3a, 7p-5a
    4. Rotating or set shifts? No rotation; primarily set shifts

Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.
Clearance: ability to obtain/maintain US Secret clearance required.
Location: Clarksburg, WV
Apply: Online at https://www.idealinnovations.com/careers
Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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