Fingerprint Expert

Aliases: Fingerprint Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Life Sciences

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Fingerprint Expert is expected to perform include:

Examining fingerprints in criminal investigations and for identifying persons
Examining fingerprints impressions visually or with magnifying glass and scientific apparatus to find out their characteristics
Classifying and arranging fingerprint impressions according to grouping depending on their characteristics
Comparing the fingerprints with those on record to establish identity of persons
Examining fingerprint impressions found at scene of crime with powerful light and scientific apparatus such as magnifying, glass, microscope, etc. and gets them photographed
Checking and comparing photo impressions with those of known criminals on file of police to establish identity
Assisting court in identifying thumb impressions in forgery and impersonation cases by comparing disputed impressions with admitted ones
Attending court when required to give evidence in criminal or civil cases to prove identity of impressions
Examining palm and identifying footprints by tracing, tracking, casting, etc.
Taking photographs of impressions and developing them to locate fugitives, absconders, establish identity of dead persons, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 1}

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be involved

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for people with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL), One Arm and One Leg (OAL) and Hearing Impaired (HH)
This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁵

Preferably, diploma in Fingerprint Examination

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to reconstruct the circumstances and events surrounding a crime scene
Competent in collecting, examining, analysing and comparing partial or latent fingerprint evidence
Well-versed with various techniques to collect fingerprint evidence
Proficient in using photographic and computer equipment

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills
Quality conscious

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHIATS) : School of Forensic Science, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh)
www.shiats.edu.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/diploma-in-finger-print-examination.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Trainee → Fingerprint Technician → Fingerprint Expert

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants – Rs 15,600 to Rs 39,100 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Universities
Museums
Research institutes
Forensic departments of various organizations

KEYWORDS

Print Expert
Forensic Fingerprint Expert

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3119.0300	Fingerprint Expert
ISCO 2008	3119	Physical and Engineering Science Technicians, n.e.c
NIC 2008	72100	Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/
3	http://www.nsdcindia.org/
4	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_India http://india.gov.in/official-website-central-forensic-science-laboratory http://www.tn.gov.in/tamilforensic/ http://www.indiabioscience.org/jobs/research-institutes
5	https://www.infosys.com/industries/life-sciences
6	http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/Life-Sciences-Health-Care/gx-lshc-2015-life-sciences-report-india.pdf
7	http://www.nia.gov.in/writereaddata/Portal/Recruitment/6_1_scan0011.PDF
8	https://targetstudy.com/courses/forensic-science-courses.htm
9	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
10	https://targetstudy.com/courses/diploma-in-finger-print-examination.html

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