SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner

<p><span><span><strong>VACANCY NOTICE 1325 </strong></span></span></p> <p><br/> </p> <p><span><span><em>This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.</em></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner within the Operational Support &amp; Analysis which is part of the​​​​​​ <strong><strong>Exec. Dir. Police Services</strong></strong>.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Job title: SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner<br/>Reporting To:  <br/>Location: Lyon <br/>Duration (in months): 36.00 <br/>Grade: 5 <br/>Number of post: <br/>Security Clearance Level: Basic/Enhanced<br/>Deadline for application: </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. </span><span>INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.</span></span></p><p><span><strong>INTRODUCTION OF THE POST</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span> The mission of the Fingerprint Unit is to provide up-to-date specialized knowledge, training and operational support in specific human identification areas. Specialized databases which exist in specific separate areas of human identification (AFIS) must be updated and maintained regularly to ensure the highest level of accuracy when performing comparison and identification.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span>The Senior Fingerprint Examiner is responsible to perform duties on an expert level under the supervision and responsibility of the Coordintor of the Fingerprint Unit.  In addition to processing fingerprint data (10 prints and crime scene marks), he/she will also provide relevant expert training in-house and externally, provide presentations of the service and promote it in diverse fora.  He/she will also manage special projects and represent the Coordinator in his/her absence.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><strong>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES</strong></span></p> <p><span>In the order of importance, indicate main duties and activities performed by the post holder (supervisory responsibility, taking decisions, etc.)</span></p> <p><span><em> </em></span></p> <ol start="1" type="1"> <li><span>Performing fingerprint comparison and identification (50%)</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Prepares enters and compares fingerprints using the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).</span></li> <li><span>Prepare findings for presentation, testifies as an expert witness concerning the scientific facts established in the analysis of fingerprint evidence.</span></li> <li><span>Making sure that fingerprint database is in line with INTERPOL rules on data retention.</span></li> <li><span>Maintains (AFIS) latent fingerprint data base, fingerprint records and files.</span></li> <li><span>Filing and deletion of fingerprint records.</span></li> <li><span>Ensuring the unit can reply 24/7 via a regular on call duty</span></li> <li><span>As member of IRT (Incident Response Teams) managing fingerprint duties, performing fingerprint identification and providing other fingerprint expertise when required</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <ol start="2" type="1"> <li><span>Staff training (latent marks), external staff training (10%)</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li><span>Train present identification staff to perform the skills in latent identification area including the use of the AFIS, this