SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner

VACANCY NOTICE 1325 

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

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.

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 & Analysis which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Services.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner
Reporting To:  
Location: Lyon 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of post: 
Security Clearance Level: Basic/Enhanced
Deadline for application:

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. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

 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.

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

In the order of importance, indicate main duties and activities performed by the post holder (supervisory responsibility, taking decisions, etc.)

1. Performing fingerprint comparison and identification (50%)

• Prepares enters and compares fingerprints using the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
• Prepare findings for presentation, testifies as an expert witness concerning the scientific facts established in the analysis of fingerprint evidence.
• Making sure that fingerprint database is in line with INTERPOL rules on data retention.
• Maintains (AFIS) latent fingerprint data base, fingerprint records and files.
• Filing and deletion of fingerprint records.
• Ensuring the unit can reply 24/7 via a regular on call duty
• As member of IRT (Incident Response Teams) managing fingerprint duties, performing fingerprint identification and providing other fingerprint expertise when required

1. Staff training (latent marks), external staff training (10%)

• Train present identification staff to perform the skills in latent identification area including the use of the AFIS, this will include the creation of a training manual.
• Organize and participate in training of  fingerprint staff from member countries.

1. Promotion of the service, organize and participate in working group meetings and conferences (30%)

• Organize meetings on the AFIS capabilities.
• Inform Member Countries of AFIS success stories and how they can benefit from this service.
• Organize and conduct visits of the unit.
• Prepare and provide presentations of the unit and/or special projects in diverse fora.

1. Diverse duties (10%)

• Manage special projects assigned by the Coordinator of the Fingerprint Unit.
• Represent the Coordinator of the Fingerprint as required and in his/her absence.

Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor. 

REQUIREMENTS

 All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION

1. Three to four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment.

EXPERIENCE

1. At least three years’ experience in the area in question, and where necessary, management experience.  Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.

LANGUAGES

1. Fluency in English.  Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.
2. Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and deliver of presentations).

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

1. Experience  in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software.
2. Excellent knowledge of AFIS technology.

SPECIAL APTITUDE REQUIRED

1. Personal and professional maturity;
2. Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning
3. Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
4. Ability to work under pressure;
5. Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
6. Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;
7. Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
8. Ability to synthesize; Good listening skills.
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Remuneration: INTERPOL does not pay salary to seconded officials. Depending on the nationality of official, an expatriation allowance may be paid for a maximum period of six years. For more information regarding conditions of service, please refer to the “Secondments” link available on the web site (https://www.interpol.int/What-you-can-do/Careers/Secondments).

• The incumbent will be occasionally required to work irregular hours or overtime based upon workload.

• This post requires occasional travel on missions, sometimes of a long duration and at a short notice.

• In compliance with INTERPOL’s Confidentiality regime the successful candidate will have to undergo a security screening according to the clearance level attached to the function.
• INTERPOL has four official languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
• INTERPOL retains the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower or higher grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter or longer duration than indicated above.
• INTERPOL would like to inform candidates that their application might be considered for other similar positions.
• INTERPOL operates a non-smoking policy.