Back to Job Board LATENT PRINT EXAMINER* (*CRIMINALIST III) Santa Cruz CountyPost DateClosing DateSalary$10,525 - 13,320 / MonthDescription The County of Santa Cruz is seeking applicants for Latent Print Examiner* (*Criminalist III). Are you seeking new, exciting, opportunities? Come join the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office and make a difference! The County of Santa Cruz offers a generous benefits package which includes annual leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement benefits! THE JOB: Under general supervision, performs duties involved in crime scene investigations and identification of evidence by performing chemical, physical, and microscopic analysis in the laboratory and in the field; interprets the results of findings; prepares materials for presentation in criminal court; appears in court as an expert witness. May specialize in at least one discipline based on agency needs: Latent Prints, Digital Evidence, Biology/DNA, or Forensic Anthropology; and perform other work as required. Qualifications THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminalistics, natural sciences, biological anthropology, computer science, or a closely related field. For more information and to apply, please visit www.santacruzcountyjobs.com Live and work in beautiful Santa Cruz County!