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Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst)

Department of Homeland Security - Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Jun 11, 2026

Benefits

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Salary
$71K-$92K From the posting source
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$111,944 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+13.7% - Much faster than average

27% below the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Seniority
Mid From the posting source

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Application

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Where they hire

Hires in: DC From the posting source

About this role

Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst) Washington, District of Columbia Summary Joining the Secret Service, Office of Field Operations, Forensic Service Division 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. Duties The selectee will serve as a Physical Scientist (Latent Print Analyst) in the Office of Field Operations, Forensic Service Division. Typical work assignments include: Performing physical science work by applying established scientific methods and standardized protocols to process, examine, and evaluate latent print evidence. Assisting in the sequential processing of evidence, carefully selecting techniques based on scientific suitability, laboratory procedures, and case parameters. Preparing technical notes, contributing to laboratory reports, and presenting scientific information to peers, supervisors and law enforcement personnel. Assisting in coordinating casework with other laboratory units to ensure the proper sequencing of examinations and compliance with technical and administrative requirements. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's ability to identify individuals, generate investigative leads, support protective intelligence operations and provide reliable forensic results in support of national security. Requirements U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. If selected for this position, you will be required to: Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page. Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted. Submit

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