Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst)

Summary Joining the United States Secret Service, Office of Field Operations will allow you to safeguard the nation's financial infrastructure and protect national and visiting foreign leaders by conducting forensic examinations in support of criminal investigations and protective intelligence operations. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here. Responsibilities The selectee will serve as a Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst) in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Services Division. Typical work assignments include: Performing complex latent print examinations requiring the application of professional physical science principles, including chemistry, physics, and biological interactions of friction ridge residue. Design and conduct research projects to evaluate new forensic development techniques, optical methods, or process enhancements, preparing formal reports, presentations, or training materials that advance the agency's forensic science c...