Biometric & Forensic Trainer Latent Print (Fort Bragg, NC) Florida International University - 4.3 Miami, FL Job Details $88,621 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Forensic Science Portrait photography Biometric systems Crime scene photographic documentation Report writing Forensic science personnel training 5 years Military Labeling Simulation (teaching method) Mid-level Processing crime scene samples as a forensic scientist Teaching technology education Bachelor's degree Working with students Student support Educational program evaluation Developing new training programs DNA sample handling Educational program planning Scenario-based learning Laboratory sessions (educational delivery method) Event photography Teaching digital photography techniques Instructional materials development Technical skills instruction Classroom Teaching Field data collection Constructive feedback for students Performance metrics for learning evaluation Full Job Description About FIU Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university. Job Summary Provides training mission activities by delivering biometrics and forensics instruction in a manner that ensures effective understanding and application of skills taught. Develops, reviews, and refines lesson plans in accordance with the program. Evaluates and assess student baseline understanding of tasks. Delivers instruction in classroom and scenario settings. Performs ongoing evaluation of student knowledge and skills and provide verbal feedback as well as written evaluations. Reviews, refines, updates if necessary, and comment on lesson plans. Writes personal lesson outlines in support of existing Programs of Instruction and lesson plans. Designs and develops training materials in support of lesson plans, POI guidelines. Develops realistic training scenarios to replicate real-world operations. Plans, develops, and implements training courses in support of POI. Performs transport, setup, tear-down, and reset of training equipment. Develops and implements evaluation tools to assess participant learning. Conducts performance assessments and provides constructive feedback for improvement to courses and training materials for enhanced learning outcomes. Instructs on evaluating surfaces and items of evidentiary value to determine optimal collection methods for latent fingerprints, palm prints, and hand knife-edge prints using both tactical field techniques and laboratory procedures. Teaches enhancement, lifting, developing, and preservation of friction ridge detail using lights, gels, powders, and other approved methods. Provides instruction in photographing fingerprints, biometric data, and forensic evidence with proper labeling, scaling, and use of various digital cameras and lenses. Trains on detecting, collecting, and preserving DNA from surfaces and individuals. Teaches forensic photography of structures, vehicles, individuals, and evidence. Instructs on collecting fingerprints from live and deceased individuals, including use of postmortem spoons/cards and FBI 10-print cards. Guides participants in processing, submitting, and presenting biometric and forensic results verbally, in writing, and through DOJ submission systems. Trains in live capture/scan of fingerprints with tactical biometric devices, including mass-enrollment capabilities. Minimum Qualifications Positions under National Forensic Science Technology Center will require Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 5 years of experience in related field; OR nine (9) years of relevant training and/or military experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and/or military experience. Desired Qualifications International Association for Identifiers (IAI) certification. Experience performing finger print and DNA collection and processing, and crime scene photography. Job Category Administrative Advertised Salary $88,621 Work Schedule Begin time: 8:30 AM End time: 5:00 PM Working Condition(s) Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer Pre-Employment Requirements Clearance by the Department of Defense Drug Screening Fingerprinting Check Expanded Background Check Other Information This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract) Ability to work flexible hours as needed. May be required to work on University holidays. How To Apply Current Employee As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. How To Apply Prospective Employee If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in " My Applications ". To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing. Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume. This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date. Disclosures Clery Notice In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. 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