Latent Print Examiner

Amentum is currently seeking a Latent Print Examiner based in Forest Park, GA. You will support exploitation missions to both CONUS (Continental United States) and OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) locations. This is a full-time role that requires travel and deployment as needed to support mission requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Process evidence to develop latent prints using standard laboratory procedures. Processing methods include, but are not limited to, cyanoacrylate fuming, fluorescent dye stains, powders in suspension, ninhydrin and indanedione.

• Identify, label, and photograph latent prints on evidence.

• Photograph each latent print using proper photographic equipment and techniques.

• Analyze latent prints in Adobe Photoshop to determine suitability and submit to a database.

• Compare latent prints to known prints and make conclusions.

• Document all examination results/findings in the Weapons Technical Intelligence Exploitation Analysis Tool (WEAT) database.

• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results.

• Interpret results for forensic and/or intelligence exploitation.

• Perform administrative and technical reviews of reports for fellow examiners.

• Maintaining proper chain of custody.

• Mix chemicals as required and perform quality checks on instruments and reagents.

• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience working independently in a forensic laboratory performing latent print processing and comparisons on criminal evidence and/or intelligence exploitation.

• Independent experience must include the following:

  • Processing of material for latent print recovery

  • Thorough knowledge of ACE-V methodology

  • Visualizing and evaluating latents with the use of Adobe Photoshop and other related software

  • Proficiency utilizing national databases, such as AFIS and/or ABIS.

  • Experience in technical and administrative case file review.

• Have 20/20 vision or correctable 20/20 vision with no detected color vision deficiencies.

• Must be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. (Please note: US citizenship is required to obtain a US Secret security clearance).  

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Passport. Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS.

• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.