U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Fingerprint Specialist
Pay$117962.00 - $153354.00 / year
LocationWashington/District Of Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time
This job is now closed
Job Description
- Req#: 775293300
- Examining material and/or evidence to collect latent, fragmentary, or imperfect prints;
- Preparing reports to communicate procedures, results, and/or findings of print analysis; and
- Processing evidence in accordance with legal guidelines to ensure compliance.
Joining the Secret Service, Office of Investigations, Forensic Services Division, Fingerprint Operations Branch will allow you to conduct forensic analysis to develop and identify latent print ridges on evidence utilizing various methodologies, techniques, and practices. This Fingerprint Specialist position starts at a salary of $117,962 GS-13, with promotion potential to $153,354 GS-13, step 10.
For more information on the Secret Service click here.Duties
This position is with the United States Secret Service, Office of Investigations (INV), Forensic Services Division (FSD), Fingerprint Operations Branch (FOB). FSD is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating forensic science activities including, but not limited to expert examination of questioned documents, latent prints, papers, inks, and other related materials; the administration of polygraph examinations; and the analysis and preparation of photography and evidence for court appearances. FOB is responsible for the examination and processing of evidence for latent prints and the subsequent comparison and searching of latent prints developed.
The selectee will serve as a Fingerprint Specialist in the Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include:Requirements
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
Qualifications
You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $117,962.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.About the company
The United States Department of Homeland Security is the U.S. federal executive department responsible for public security, roughly comparable to the interior or home ministries of other countries. Its stated missions involve anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management.