Criminalist Position in Colorado
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 1:50 pm
ARAPAHOE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
CRIME LABORATORY
CRIMINALIST
DESCRIPTION
Under limited direction from the Supervising Criminalist, this position performs a variety of professional crime laboratory/forensic analyses and crime scene duties including recognition, documentation and collection of physical evidence and reconstruction of events as required. Also performs professional and administrative duties associated with the processing of evidence. Duties to be performed both in the office and in the field.
DUTIES
• Crime Scene Investigations:
o Responsible for the recognition, identification, documentation, and scientific collection of all physical evidence pertinent to the investigation of a criminal act.
o Prepares sketches and diagrams to include dimensions of scene and to establish location of evidence and relationships of all relevant data.
o Documents, handles, packages, and receipts evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with established forensic practices under state and federal laws.
o Guides law enforcement personnel at crime scenes to ensure continuity and preservation of evidence.
• Latent Print Examinations:
o Performs analyses and comparisons of recorded prints as well as evidentiary latent prints, identifies fingerprints, and utilizes Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems. (AFIS/AFIX/IAFIS).
• Other Laboratory Duties:
o Photographs, processes, scans, and prints images.
o Makes presumptive field tests of suspected illegal drugs to determine type.
o Processing physical evidence for the development of latent prints and collection of trace evidence.
o Performs various techniques to restore obliterated numbers on firearms and other metal objects.
o Copies video and audio recordings.
• Documentation & Court Testimony
o Prepares detailed reports and documentation for investigative use and court proceedings.
• Other duties:
o May be assigned to assist with the training and orientation of new employees and the continuing education of other personnel.
o Instructs other agency members in Criminalistics, crime scene processing and training seminars, to include outside law enforcement agencies under mutual aid requests.
o Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
o Maintains agency equipment in clean and operating order.
• Other information:
o Maintains regular and acceptable attendance.
o Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff’s Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
o Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office
o Interacts effectively with others.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Natural Sciences, Criminalistics or a closely related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience performing crime scene and laboratory duties including latent print analysis and comparisons in a law enforcement agency.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Forensic Science, Natural Science, Criminalistics, or a closely related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience performing crime scene and laboratory duties including latent print analysis and comparisons in a law enforcement agency, and IAI certifications in Crime Scene Investigations and Latent Print Examinations.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must be available for on-call work schedule assignments that require working nights, weekends and holidays.
Must complete initial probationary period and training successfully.
Approximate Hiring Range: $4,177 - $4,725 per month
Based on Experience/Qualifications
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Illegal Drug Use. Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within 1 year and all other illegal drug use within the past 5 years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
* Any felony conviction
* Driving Record
* Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
* Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
* Documented record of prior work performance
* Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
* Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
* Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s).
* Providing false or misleading information during the application / selection process.
It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.
POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than six months from the date of they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff’s Office no sooner than one year from the date of notification of non-selection.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA.
Visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/arapahoe/default.cfm to apply!
CRIME LABORATORY
CRIMINALIST
DESCRIPTION
Under limited direction from the Supervising Criminalist, this position performs a variety of professional crime laboratory/forensic analyses and crime scene duties including recognition, documentation and collection of physical evidence and reconstruction of events as required. Also performs professional and administrative duties associated with the processing of evidence. Duties to be performed both in the office and in the field.
DUTIES
• Crime Scene Investigations:
o Responsible for the recognition, identification, documentation, and scientific collection of all physical evidence pertinent to the investigation of a criminal act.
o Prepares sketches and diagrams to include dimensions of scene and to establish location of evidence and relationships of all relevant data.
o Documents, handles, packages, and receipts evidence to maintain chain of custody in accordance with established forensic practices under state and federal laws.
o Guides law enforcement personnel at crime scenes to ensure continuity and preservation of evidence.
• Latent Print Examinations:
o Performs analyses and comparisons of recorded prints as well as evidentiary latent prints, identifies fingerprints, and utilizes Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems. (AFIS/AFIX/IAFIS).
• Other Laboratory Duties:
o Photographs, processes, scans, and prints images.
o Makes presumptive field tests of suspected illegal drugs to determine type.
o Processing physical evidence for the development of latent prints and collection of trace evidence.
o Performs various techniques to restore obliterated numbers on firearms and other metal objects.
o Copies video and audio recordings.
• Documentation & Court Testimony
o Prepares detailed reports and documentation for investigative use and court proceedings.
• Other duties:
o May be assigned to assist with the training and orientation of new employees and the continuing education of other personnel.
o Instructs other agency members in Criminalistics, crime scene processing and training seminars, to include outside law enforcement agencies under mutual aid requests.
o Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
o Maintains agency equipment in clean and operating order.
• Other information:
o Maintains regular and acceptable attendance.
o Must be available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff’s Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs, to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
o Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office
o Interacts effectively with others.
o Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Natural Sciences, Criminalistics or a closely related field.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years experience performing crime scene and laboratory duties including latent print analysis and comparisons in a law enforcement agency.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in Forensic Science, Natural Science, Criminalistics, or a closely related field.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience performing crime scene and laboratory duties including latent print analysis and comparisons in a law enforcement agency, and IAI certifications in Crime Scene Investigations and Latent Print Examinations.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Must be available for on-call work schedule assignments that require working nights, weekends and holidays.
Must complete initial probationary period and training successfully.
Approximate Hiring Range: $4,177 - $4,725 per month
Based on Experience/Qualifications
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Illegal Drug Use. Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within 1 year and all other illegal drug use within the past 5 years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
* Any felony conviction
* Driving Record
* Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
* Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
* Documented record of prior work performance
* Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
* Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
* Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s).
* Providing false or misleading information during the application / selection process.
It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.
POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than six months from the date of they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff’s Office no sooner than one year from the date of notification of non-selection.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA.
Visit http://agency.governmentjobs.com/arapahoe/default.cfm to apply!