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SECONDMENT - Senior Fingerprint Examiner

INTERPOL•Lyon,France
Position:Professional | 5Deadline:8 Nov 2026 (38 days left)Job ID:1416262900Posted on:5 Aug 2026 (57 days ago)
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Job Description

Performs expert fingerprint comparison and identification for INTERPOL in Lyon, maintaining AFIS records and supporting incident-response work. The seconded examiner trains specialists, presents evidence as an expert witness, promotes fingerprint services, manages projects and represents the unit coordinator.

Key Details

Department

Fingerprint Unit

Position Details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

3 years

Arrangement

Onsite

Contract duration

36 months

Language Requirements

Required

English

Preferred

Another official language

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Compare and identify fingerprints and crime-scene marks using AFIS and maintain records
  • Present forensic findings, testify as an expert witness and support incident-response teams
  • Train fingerprint personnel, promote the service, manage projects and represent the coordinator

Role Requirements

  • Three to four years of university or specialized higher education, or ten years of relevant experience
  • At least three years of relevant fingerprint-examination experience with the required education
  • Fluent English
  • Current law-enforcement or government official in an INTERPOL member country
  • Written secondment confirmation from the home administration through the National Central Bureau

Desired Criteria

  • Arabic, French or Spanish is an asset
  • Management experience may be required
  • Availability for on-call and incident-response work is expected

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from INTERPOL Careers, on 5 Aug 2026.