A professional who collects, analyzes, classifies and photographs physical evidence and fingerprints to identify criminals. Respnsibilities include:

• Searches for evidence and dusts surfaces to reveal latent fingerprints.
• Photographs crime site and fingerprints to obtain record of evidence.
• Lifts print on tape and transfers to permanent record cards.
• Vacuums site to collect physical evidence and submits to supervisor, identification and communications for verifications.
• Photographs, fingerprints, and measures height and weight of arrested suspects, noting physical characteristics, and posts data on record for filing.
• Prepares and photographs plastic moulage of footprints and tire tracks.
• Compares fingerprints obtained with suspect or unknown files to identify perpetrator.
• Manipulates mask mirror on specialized equipment to prepare montage of suspect according to description from witnesses.
• May fingerprint applicant for employment or federal clearance and forward prints to other law enforcement agencies.
• May testify in court as qualified fingerprint expert.