Baghdad, IRQ
53 days ago
ICITAP Forensic Latent Print Advisor-Iraq
Amentum is a premier global services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. Amentum draws from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA. Amentum employs more than 50,000 people on all seven continents. Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.   ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs.  **Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.** **POSITION SUMMARY:** Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Forensic Latent Print Advisor in Baghdad, Iraq. The Forensic Latent Print Advisor is the principal subject matter expert in latent fingerprint examinations. **JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Mentor host-country experts on training, techniques and procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and court production of latent print evidence with an emphasis on ISO/IEC 17020 and/or 17025 accreditation requirements + Responsible for advising and training host country experts on: + The recovery of latent prints using chemical and other techniques on various substrates + Evaluation of the quality of latent prints to determine suitability for comparison and/or database submission + Comparisons of inked and latent finger, palm, and footprints to known standards **REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:** + Minimum of 10 years of forensic science experience progressively increasing forensic experience; + Minimum of 5 years of related latent print examination experience in an ISO 17025 or 17020 accredited facility; + Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, physics, biology, molecular biology, chemistry or related fields from a US Department of Education recognized institution; + Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance. + . **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** + Professional Certification, Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) through the International Association for Identification (IAI) or equivalent; + Experience supervising or managing latent print forensic analysis activities; + Demonstrated experience in QA/QC inspections and validation for forensic facilities; + Continuing education demonstrated through publications, presentations, coursework, internships, or certifications; and, + Language and foreign service skills/experience; + Experience training or advising foreign officials; Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) and Labor Laws Posters (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/MI5TC2kqOqsOBPMVfnZ32U) .
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