Orange County Sheriff's Department
Forensic Specialist/Crime Scene Investigator
Salary $39,832 - $53,352 plus Benefits

Description: This is an entry level position where the Specialist will process and photograph less complex crime scenes for fingerprints and other physical evidence. They will also develop latent fingerprints and perform less complex laboratory examinations. The Specialist will write detailed reports and testify in court to their findings.

Further information about the position, minimum qualifications and an on-line application go to www.ocgov.com OR contact Nereida Gutierrez at (714) 647-6118.

Posted April 15, 2008 

City of Santa Monica
Identification Technician
Salary: $3,664.00 - $4,523.00/Month

The City of Santa Monica is accepting applications for Identification Technician.  Logs fingerprint cards into LAFIS system.  Processes LIVESCAN fingerprinting for the public.  Performs a variety of clerical and technical duties relating to identification work.  

Requires: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.  Six months of recent, paid work experience rolling fingerprints and filing fingerprint cards.  An Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science or 30 semester units of college level course work in fingerprint classification and identification or a closely related field will substitute for the six months of the required work experience.  Possession of a valid Class C driver license. 

Apply by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2008.  Apply to: City of Santa Monica Human Resources Dept., 1685 Main Street, P.O. Box 2200, Santa Monica, CA 90407; Tel: (310) 458-8697; Apply online at www.smgov.net/hr 

Posted April 14, 2008 

HARDING SECURITY ASSOCIATES, INC.

Latent Print Examiner

Description:
Perform technical and analytical tasks in the documentation, collection, and processing of latent prints. The work involves a scientific evaluation and comparison in determining the best method of developing, enhancing and preserving latent prints. Compares known and latent prints to determine positive identification or non-identification of the friction ridge detail.

Requirement:

Must be a highly qualified latent print examiner.
Demonstrated ability to effectively match latent prints to known prints.
Demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment.
Provided expert testimony in court and or be IAI certified.
Proficient in processing porous and non-porous items for latent prints.
Experience processing evidence with chemicals in a laboratory setting
Able and willing to deploy overseas for six months up to one year.

Clearance requirement:

    • DOD Secret or able to obtain a secret clearance.

Location:

    • Charlottesville, VA & Overseas as required.

To apply Please visit our web site www.Harding-Security.com  and apply online, reference Job ID # 713.

Posted April 4, 2008

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
Salary $4,149 - $5,838 plus benefits

The crime scene investigator identifies, collects, preserves and processes physical evidence at crime scenes, prepares appropriate reports, and testifies in court. The position involves work on a 4/10 flex rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays. Crime Scene Investigators are subject to extended shifts when required and subject to call out on a 24 hour basis, 365 days a year.

See www.nbpd.org for full job description and details of how to apply.

Randy Lawton, Recruiting Officer
Newport Beach Police Department
870 Santa Barbara Drive
Newport Beach,CA 92660
949-644-3669

Posted February 18, 2008

FINGERPRINT & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST
The City of Carlsbad Police Department
$62,360 - $75,800 Annually

 Final Filing Date:  March 12, 2008

The Carlsbad Police Department is seeking a Fingerprint and Evidence Specialist to identify, examine, collect, document, preserve and transport evidence at crime scenes; search for latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists and property tags for collected property and evidence. 

Position requires High School degree and 2+ years experience in the classification and identification of latent prints and evidence collection.  Degree in Criminal Administration from an accredited college and Latent Print or Crime Scene Certification through the IAI preferred.  Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

To be considered, a City of Carlsbad Application must be completed.  Obtain application materials at:  City of Carlsbad, Human Resources Department, 1635 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA  92008;  (760) 602-2440 or apply online at http://www.carlsbadca.gov/hr.

CRIME LABORATORY MANAGER
City of Chula Vista
Annual Salary: $84,564 - $102,792

Job Duties: To plan, direct, organize, and coordinate the operations and activities of the Crime Laboratory and Evidence Control unit; and to perform other related work. Reporting directly to the Administrative Services Captain, the Crime Laboratory Manager manages nine full-time employees and oversees three units: Forensics (crime scene investigation, evidence processing and fingerprint examination), Evidence Control and Crime Laboratory Business Office.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science, forensic science, criminal justice administration or a related field and five years of experience working in a law enforcement crime laboratory performing crime scene investigation, fingerprint identification and evidence control, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience in an ASCLD/LAB laboratory is desirable. A Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable.

To Apply: www.chulavistaca.gov

City of Chula Vista
Human Resources Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-691-5096

CITY OF UPLAND
FORENSIC SPECIALIST/FORENSIC TECHNICIAN
(Position will be filled at either level; DOQ)
$2999 - $4034 per month (Technician)
$3733 - $5021 per month (Specialist)
CalPERS retirement program (2.5% @ 55)
Employee pays 3.4% of salary to CalPERS retirement

Under general supervision, performs the full range of complex and technical crime scene investigation duties to include testifying as an expert witness in the presentation of courtroom evidence, latent print identification, and performs other duties as assigned. Technician: H.S. grad or equiv, supplemented by courses/training in crime scene analysis, forensics, digital photography or a closely related field. One yr of responsible technical exp related to law enforcement. Specialist: H.S. grad or equiv, supplemented by courses/training in crime scene analysis, forensics, digital photography or a closely related field. 3 yrs of exp in detection, collection, preservation, photographing, fingerprinting, and identification of evidence associated with crime scenes.

Deadline: 1/24/08

Apply: City of Upland, Human Resources, 460 N. Euclid Ave., Upland, CA 91786.
To download appl. visit website at www.ci.upland.ca.us

Posted January 16, 2008

City of Mesa, AZ
Fingerprint Identification Technician
$37,772.80 - $50,856.00 annually

Job duties:  Classification, searching and comparison of fingerprints, searching and comparing prints, enter ten-prints and demographics into the AFIS, make accurate decisions on fingerprint patterns, take fingerprint impressions, give expert testimony in court.

Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED, one year experience involving fingerprinting or graduation from the FBI Fingerprint Classification School or equivalent school.

Latent Print Examiner
$43,846.40-$59,113.60 annually

Job duties: Identification functions such as crime scene photography, fingerprint classification, crime scene and evidence processing.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, law enforcement or related field.  Successful completion of  two college science classes.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to one year experience in classification, filing and searching inked fingerprints or crime scene processing.

Senior Latent Print Examiner
$53,518.40 - $72,238.40 annually

Job duties:  Performs complex latent print detection and comparisons, crime scene investigations, crime scene photography, and forensic evidence collection of all types.  Chemical testing for the detection of latent prints and comparisons.  Provides expert testimony is court.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, law enforcement or related field.  Successful completion of two college science classes.  Two years experience in latent print comparisons and laboratory processes to detect latent prints.  Successful completion of a latent print examination.  Two years experience in photography, Successful completion of the FBI Fingerprint Classificaion and Latent Print Fingerprint School or the equivalent.

To Apply:  contact  http://www.cityofmesa.org or contact:        

    City of Mesa Personnel Office
    Mesa City Plaza
    20 E. Main, Suite 250
    Mesa, AZ  85201
    480 644-2365

posted November 17, 2007  

City of El Segundo
Crime Scene Investigator I/II
$4,000 - $5,380 per month

Crime Scene Investigator I:
Under direct supervision, participates and assists in performing technical crime scene investigations and analyses; receiving, inventorying and securing property and physical evidence; and performing routine, non-emergency police support functions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by successful completion of specialized training in fingerprint identification/classification and crime scene photography; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Crime Scene Investigator II: 
Under general supervision, performs technical crime scene investigations and analyses; receives inventories and secures property and physical evidence; and performs routine, non-emergency police support functions.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by successful completion of specialized training in fingerprint identification/classification and crime scene photography; and two (2) years experience in crime scene investigation and analysis with a law enforcement agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To Apply:
City prefers Level II candidates apply - skill emphasis in fingerprint analysis is desired.

You may contact Personnel Sgt. Janet Zimmer at (310) 524-2273 or jzimmer@elsegundo.org to request an application and informational job brochure.  This position in further detail is also posted on www.lawenforcementjobs.com or www.elsegundo.org.

Washoe County (Reno, Nevada)
Sheriff's Office
$50,128 - $65,124 annually

JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision performs a variety of technical procedures to obtain, classify, and identify latent fingerprints; compares fingerprints with computerized fingerprint identification systems and manual prints; and performs related work as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field, and three years of full-time experience performing latent print processing and examination; OR any combination of training and experience equivalent to the requirements for certification as a Latent Print Examiner set forth by the International Association for Identification (IAI).
HOW TO APPLY:
Employment applications and additional information can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the Washoe County website at http://careers.washoecounty.us and click on title of Latent Fingerprint Examiner. Interested applicants are asked to complete the online employment application

County of Riverside
Fingerprint Examiner I/II

Level I - $3,654.98 - $4,767.29 monthly Level II - $3,849.82 - $5,022.58 monthly

Level I - Incumbents in this class serve as entry level fingerprint examiners analyzing and comparing latent fingerprints for the identification of persons. Incumbents may be promoted to the next higher class of Fingerprint Examiner II upon satisfactory job performance and meeting the minimum qualifications. Incumbents will perform primary skills in known subject comparisons, and digital image comparisons.
Under supervision, perform latent print preparation, tracing and comparison and search and operate a variety of automated fingerprint
identification systems.

Level II - Incumbents in this class serve as journey level Fingerprint Examiners analyzing and comparing latent fingerprints and search and operate a variety of automated fingerprint identification systems. This class differs from Supervising Fingerprint Examiner in that incumbents in the latter class function as working supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

OPTION I

Experience: One year of experience as a fingerprint examiner in a public jurisdiction performing latent print duties at a level comparable to Forensic Technician II or Fingerprint Examiner I with Riverside County.
Education: 32 hours of POST approved training in fingerprint science and/or 40 hours of Basic Fingerprint Techniques or the equivalent.

OPTION II

Experience: Six months of experience as a fingerprint examiner in a public jurisdiction performing latent print duties at a level comparable to Forensic Technician II or Fingerprint Examiner I with Riverside County.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor*s degree which included Latent Print Evidence Collection, Fingerprint comparison, Fingerprint classification course work and/or 120 hours POST Evidence courses.

OPTION III

Education: Possession of a Master*s Degree, which included Latent Print Evidence Collection, Fingerprint comparison, and Fingerprint classification course work.

Applications available at:
http://www.rc-hr.com/resumebuilder/resume_submit.asp

Information can be obtained by contacting Deron Smontherman at phone: (951) 486-3387, e-mail address: dsmother@rc-hr.com 
 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
FINGERPRINT EXAMINERS
Salary: $2794 - $4775 monthly

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Investigative Laboratory is recruiting for Fingerprint Examiners at the Trainee, I & II levels.
For details and application, please visit our website at: www.sbcounty.gov/hr.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
SHERIFF’S FINGERPRINT EXAMINER
$33,238 - $40,394 annually

JOB SUMMARY:
Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiner is the entry and journey level in the two level Fingerprint Examiner class series. Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiners search, retrieve, classify, establish and maintain automated fingerprint records in the Sheriff’s files and shared agency databases.  NOTE: Current vacancies are for temporary employees.

REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of coursework in fingerprint identification from the FBI, Department of Justice, or an accredited college in fingerprint science (interpretation and classification); AND, (1) An A.A. degree or equivalent coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a closely related field; OR, (2) One year of experience as a Sheriff’s Records & Identification Clerk II in the San Diego County; OR, (3) Two years of experience in a law enforcement or criminal justice agency that included one year of experience performing fingerprint identification, classification by visual inspection and analysis of fingerprints. 

HOW TO APPLY:
Employment applications and additional information can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SD SHRM 2005 Workplace Excellence Award Winner

 posted April 11, 2007

City of Los Angeles
Principal Forensic Print Specialist
$83,833 - $104,149/ Annually

The City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is now accepting applications for one Principal Forensic Print Specialist, who will serve as Officer in Charge of the Los Angeles Police Department's Latent Prints Unit. This position is to be filled in the near future. For additional information and on-line application filing, please go to: http://www.lacity.org/per/

 posted March 18, 2007

FORENSIC SPECIALIST
City of Downey, CA
Salary: $4,289 to $5,314/mo. plus City paid 2.7% @ 55 PERS and excellent benefits

Respond to crime scenes to search for evidence such as fingerprints, footprints and other physical and trace evidence; take photographs of crime scenes, traffic collisions, suspects, or evidence; collects and preserve evidence, including chemical processing; identify and compare fingerprints and palm prints; prepare exhibits and testify in court as to fingerprint/palm comparisons; search the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to identify latent prints.

HS/equivalent, plus knowledge of police identification techniques and procedures; photography; fingerprinting; fingerprint comparisons and crime scene investigation; use of video equipment; and, work with minimum supervision; and, maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties. A combination of education, training and/or experience that would likely provide the knowledge and ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. A valid CA DL and an acceptable driving record. City of Downey, Personnel Office, 11111 Brookshire Ave., Downey, CA 90241-7016. (562) 904-7293. Visit our website at www.downeyca.org.

CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN
Police - Police Technical Services Division
Mesa, Arizona

SALARY RANGE: (41) $36,670.40 to $49,379.20 Annually
Open Monday, March 26, 2007, until sufficient applications received.

About the Application and Selection Process:
Personnel reserves the right to close this position without prior notification. To obtain an application and supplement, interested applicants may access the City website, call, or visit the City of Mesa Personnel Office.

-Applications and supplements will be reviewed and the most qualified applicants will be placed on a list.
-From this list, applicants may be selected for an interview and/or additional testing.
-All applicants will be notified of their status by mail.
-Final selection will be made by the appropriate Manager/Director.

APPLY: CITY OF MESA PERSONNEL OFFICE MAIL APPLICATIONS TO:
SOUTH CENTER STREET CAMPUS PERSONNEL OFFICE
200 S. CENTER STREET, BUILDING 1 P. O. BOX 1466
MESA, ARIZONA 85210 MESA, AZ 85211-1466
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Website: http://www.cityofmesa.org/jobs JOB HOTLINE (480) 644-2759
OFFICE (480) 644-2365 OR 1-800-662-5053 Toll Free

 posted March 27, 2007

BUENA PARK, CA
FORENSIC SPECIALIST
(This recruitment is to establish an Eligibility List Only)

SALARY: $3,816 - $4,873 per month

FILING DEADLINE: Friday, June 8, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
(No postmarks or faxes accepted)

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, locates, collects, preserves and processes evidence from crime scenes in order to accurately identify perpetrators; testifies regarding evidentiary procedures at court hearings; and perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferably supplemented by at least 12 units of college level course work or training in forensic evidence management, fingerprinting and photography and police science. Some prior experience involving police investigative support or community service work.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must be able to work unusual hours including night shifts, extended day hours or weekends.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Current technology and procedures for collecting, interpreting and preserving latent fingerprint evidence; proper methods and procedures for processing imprints, firearm usage, projectiles and trajectory evidence; modern practices and techniques for using video photography and recording equipment.

Ability to: Carefully collect, preserve and interpret evidence; prepare sketches or drawings of crime scenes; remain composed while conducting post mortem examinations and when observing severe accident and violent crime scenes; operate a computer terminal to enter, retrieve and update evidence and lab records; communicate effectively with detectives, court representatives, law enforcement agencies and the general public; accurately testify regarding evidence in court proceedings.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applications may be obtained from the internet at: www.buenapark.com/8job/jobs.htm. Applicants must file a City application with Human Resources and a by the filing deadline. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates with the most relevant qualifications and experience to the position will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Exam Weight: Oral Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

An eligibility list may be established subject to psychological testing, polygraph testing, medical examination, background investigation and second interview.

NO SMOKING CLAUSE

Employees hired after January 1, 1987, as a condition of continued employment, shall refrain from smoking tobacco or any other non-tobacco substance at any time on or off duty. Violations of this condition of employment shall be deemed good cause for dismissal.

 posted May 5, 2007

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
FORENSIC SPECIALIST I
(This recruitment is to establish an Eligibility List)

SALARY $2,998 - $3,645 MONTHLY

JOB SUMMARY:
Under supervision, collects, preserves, and identifies fingerprints; operates cameras and photographic developing equipment for identification and crime report purposes; learns to collect and preserve physical evidence and perform latent print examinations/comparisons; prepares evidence and reports for court presentations and testimony; and performs related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and six months experience in identification work to include fingerprinting, photography and evidence handling. Training or education may be substituted for experience on a one-semester unit for one-month basis. A copy of a certificate of completion in a Forensic Science “ROP” Training Program (minimum of 350 hours) may also be an acceptable substitute.

HOW TO APPLY:
Position may not be posted till the beginning of June 2007. However, Employment applications and additional information can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the City of San Bernardino website at http://www.sbcity.org or contact:

Ricardo Tomboc 909-384-5701 tomboc_ri@sbcity.org

Robert Goss 909-384-5700 goss_ro@sbcity.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB SUMMARY:
Sheriff’s Senior Fingerprint Examiner is the second level in the two level Sheriff’s Fingerprint Examiner class series and a first line supervisor. Incumbents process non-routine and special circumstance information requests; perform the most difficult pattern analysis and records update; establish positive identification using point-by-point comparison of minutia within individual fingers or establishes that the subject has no prints on file; establish; enter, update, store, retrieve information and fingerprints from the CAL-ID system; analyze fingerprint patterns, blocking patterns and sets or corrects core and axis on fingerprints using fingerprint reader, fingerprint input monitor, fingerprint image scanner and fingerprint image printer equipment according to established Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) procedures; and perform the most technical fingerprint analysis, classification, and quality assurance work. Incumbents train, supervise and direct the work of subordinate fingerprint examinees.
REQUIREMENTS:
Eighteen months of experience as a Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiner; OR,
Two and a half years of experience at the level of a Sheriff's Fingerprint Examiner in a law enforcement agency performing fingerprint identification, classification by visual inspection and analysis of fingerprints.
ALSO REQUIRED:
An ORIGINAL, unaltered typing certificate (no photocopies) for at least 30 net WPM. For additional requirements, please see full job announcement.
HOW TO APPLY:
Employment applications and additional information can be accessed on-line from the job/current recruitment section of the County of San Diego website at http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov.

For additional information or accommodations, contact Human Resources at (619) 236-2191.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SD SHRM 2005 Workplace Excellence Award Winner

 posted January 31, 2007

CITY OF ONTARIO, CA.
FORENSIC SPECIALIST
$3,736 - $4,587 per month
Apply by : Friday, March 30, 2007, at 5:00 pm


THE POSITION:
Become a contributing member of Ontario’s progressive Police Department, which is at the forefront in the law enforcement field! This position performs technical work dealing with the identification, collection, and preservation of physical evidence; documents crime scenes through observation, photography, video recording, diagrams and reports; and performs other related work as necessary.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES:
Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of forensic experience, including fingerprint analysis, evidence collection and processing, and crime scene photography and documentation.

License: Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Special Requirement: Ability to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY:
Employment applications and additional information can be accessed on-line from the City of Ontario website at www.ci.ontario.ca.us.

 posted March 18, 2007

Salary:
    I      $3288-$4013
    II     $4198-$5124
    Sr.  $4755-$5805
    Plus call-back when applicable.

Filing Period
Applications and the required supplemental form will be accepted on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at anytime without notification.

General Duties
Under general supervision, the Forensic Technician I and II perform basic forensic work in criminal investigations by taking photographs at crime scenes; gathering, preserving, and processing physical evidence both at crime scenes and in the field; and performs related duties as required. We are accepting applications to fill a vacancy in Santa Barbara. The current vacancy is in the Sheriff’s Department.

To Apply
File on-line application at: www.sbcountyjobs.com or obtain and file application and supplemental questionnaire at:
    Santa Barbara, 8am-5pm, 1226 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

posted December 27, 2006

SALARY $83,833 - $104,149/ Annually

DUTIES: A Principal Forensic Print Specialist plans, organizes, and directs the work of Senior Forensic Print Specialists, Forensic Print Specialists, and other personnel engaged in searching for, developing, and lifting latent prints at crime scenes; comparing prints with other prints for identification purposes; acts as the department expert authority on latent print matters; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work.

REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of full-time paid experience as a Senior Forensic Print Specialist with the City of Los Angeles;
or
Three years of full-time paid experience in a supervisory position, at least at the level of Senior Forensic Print Specialist in a latent fingerprint unit of a law enforcement agency, supervising personnel engaged in developing and comparing latent finger and palm prints and giving expert testimony in a court of law.

A valid California driver's license is required prior to appointment. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if within the past 36 months is convicted of a major moving violation, such as driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and may be disqualified if there are three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months.

Candidates who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.

WHERE TO APPLY
Applications will ONLY be accepted ONLINE at https://personline.lacity.org/job_app/

NOTES:
You will need to have Internet Explorer version 5.5 or above and Acrobat Reader 6.0 or better.
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Filing may be closed without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If six or fewer candidates file for this examination, the examination will consist entirely of a review of the candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum requirements are met.

For more information visit:
http://personline.lacity.org/job_list/index.cfm?FuseAction=Showspec&CC=2203

posted December 27, 2006

Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
Fingerprint Examiner II
$4,615-$5,610

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff has one (1) vacancy for an experienced Fingerprint Examiner. This is a journey level class in the Fingerprint Examiner series. Employees in this class provide guidance and technical assistance to the less experienced examiners, determine the general types of test and examinations to be performed on physical evidence, handle the more difficult and complex examination cases, prepare evidence and exhibits for presentation in court and testify in court as an expert witness.
The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may remain in effect for one (1) year.

Minimum Qualifications

License required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate AND completion at an accredited college or university of one course in each of the following three subject areas: 1) English Composition or Report Writing; 2) Mathematics or Statistics and 3) Biological or Physical Science.

NOTE: To be considered, all applicants must submit either: (a) unofficial copy of college transcripts verifying completion of required course work or (b) a written declaration stating the number of units completed, the institution attended and the titles of courses completed within the three stipulated areas.

Experience: Three years of full-time or its equivalent experience in a public jurisdiction classifying and comparing latent, visible, plastic and partial finger and palm prints, operating latent print and automated 10-prints systems and testifying in court as an expert witness OR two years of experience in the Contra Costa County classification of Fingerprint Examiner I.

Background Requirements: As determined by a thorough background investigation conducted by the Office of the Sheriff, candidates shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this state.

Application and Selection

Application Filing: Applications may be obtained from the Contra Costa County Human Resources Department by calling (925)335-1701 or by logging on to our website at www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/hr. Resumes are encouraged but may not be substituted for an official application form.
Please contact Cindy Hull, Lead Fingerprint Examiner at or Roy Marzioli, Manager of Central Identification Services at (925)335-1600 if you have any questions pertaining to the Fingerprint Examiner II position.

Filing closing date is March 2, 2007.

posted December 19, 2006

STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

OPEN COMPETITIVE
APPLY BY: December 29, 2006

TITLE: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I
OPTION: LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER
CLASS: A2A3XX

POSITION: 10129

SALARY RANGE: $4320 – 6140 Monthly

LOCATION: COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LAKEWOOD, COLORADO


DUTIES: This position examines and compares for identification forensic evidence related to latent fingerprints employing physical, microscopic, chemical, photographic and instrumental techniques. Assures proper procedures are applied by researching new techniques and reviewing forensic literature, maintains scientific instrument and photographic equipment, and writes standard operating procedures and training manuals. Completes quality assurance measures required in the Fingerprint Section. Communicates with attorneys, law enforcement officers, co-workers, and citizens in regard to evidence collected, testing employed, and interpretation of results. Testifies in courts of law as a forensic expert witness. Responds to requests for assistance at crime scenes. Evaluates the crime scene, protects, gathers, secures, and transports physical evidence which may be hazardous, complex, perishable, or valuable in nature. Instructs and supervises law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures. Maintains proficiency in firearms use and safety through training and qualification on an approved Colorado Bureau of Investigation tactical combat course.

REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminalistics, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, physics, forensic science or a field related to the work assignment plus ONE YEAR of current concentrated effort in processing evidence for latent prints and comparison of latent prints with or without supervision. This experience must be demonstrated and documented in your application. Your work experience must be specific and clearly stated on your application with the amount of time spent on task. Applicants must be willing to pursue IAI latent print examiner certification at the end of training. Applicants must also be willing to pursue training, and eventually certification, in footwear. Applicants with shoe and tire track impression training or experience will be given preference.

There are physical demands of this job that include: vision, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling to mention a few. If you have questions regarding the physical demands, please contact the Human Resource office at 303.239.5777.

HOW TO ACQUIRE AN APPLICATION: STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATIONS FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY may be obtained from the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Human Resource Services Section, 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, 303-239-5777, or from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site: www.gssa.state.co.us or the CDPS HR
website: www.cdpsweb.state.co.us/hr/forms.htm

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a properly completed STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY to the agency listed below no later than 5:00 p.m. of the Apply By Date on this announcement. Failure to submit a properly completed application by the deadline established will result in your application being rejected. Applications received after the deadline (apply by date and time) will not be considered. Send application and resume to:

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION
700 KIPLING STREET, SUITE 1300
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

ATTN: SANDIE SEEGMILLER
PLEASE APPLY ON LINE. FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ANNOUNCEMENT: PS 06 71
RELEASED: NOVEMBER 29, 2006

posted December 2, 2006

 posted September 29, 2006

Orange County Sheriff, California
Lead Forensic Specialist - Latent Print Analyst

Closing Date
Open until filled

Salary
$47,902.40 - $64,480.00

Primary Duties
Conduct examinations and comparisons of latent print evidence; use Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems to search latent and known prints; document findings; testify in court.

Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience as a crime scene investigator or latent print specialist. One year of experience may be satisfied by substituting education equal to: a degree in police science with at least eight units of photography, or a degree or certificate in photography with training in darkroom techniques, or a degree in forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry or closely related field involving chemical analysis.

To Apply
The application and more detailed information about the Lead Forensic Specialist position is available on line at: http://www.ocgov.com.

Information Contact
For further information, contact Nereida Gutierrez (714) 647-6118.

CITY OF OCEANSIDE
CRIME ANALYST

$4,003 - $5,106 month

The City offers an excellent benefits package

This is a Grant Funded position. The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for a Crime Analyst vacancy in the Police Department. The Crime Analyst converts raw data into valid criminal intelligence information.

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public/Business Administration, or a related field and two years of full time experience involving formulation analysis and evaluation in the field of criminal behavior or social science, OR sixty semester units and four years of experience as a Crime Analyst.

Application materials and further information may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, City Hall East, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054, (760) 435-3500, or on our website www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

 Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 7, 2006. 

posted August 30, 2006

STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

OPEN COMPETITIVE
WITH A RESIDENCY WAIVER

TITLE: LATENT FINGERPRINT EXAMINER
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II

CLASS: A2A3XX
POSITION: 10132
SALARY RANGE: $5248 - $7464 Monthly

LOCATION: COLORADO BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
LAKEWOOD, COLORADO


DUTIES: This position examines and compares for identification forensic evidence related to latent fingerprints employing physical, microscopic, chemical, photographic and instrumental techniques. Assures proper procedures are applied by researching new techniques and reviewing forensic literature, maintains scientific instrument and photographic equipment, and writes standard operating procedures and training manuals. Communicates with attorneys, law enforcement officers, co-workers, and citizens in regard to evidence collected, testing employed, and interpretation of results. Testifies in courts of law as a forensic expert witness. Responds to requests for assistance at crime scenes. Evaluates the crime scene, protects, gathers, secures, and transports physical evidence which may be hazardous, complex, perishable, or valuable in nature. Instructs and supervises law enforcement officers regarding the significance of various types of physical evidence and proper evidence collection procedures. Maintains proficiency in firearms use and safety through training and qualification on an approved Colorado Bureau of Investigation tactical combat course.

REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminalistics, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, physics, forensic science or a field related to the work assignment plus TWO YEARS of professional forensic latent print experience at the journeyman level using techniques specifically followed in forensic laboratories. Applicants must be certified latent fingerprint examiners or certifiable within one year from date of hire. Applicants must be willing to pursue certification in footwear and applicants with shoe and tire track impression training or experience will be given preference.

NOTE: If the position is entitled to overtime pay, the applicant must be willing to accept compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay.

SUBSTITUTION: Applicant's work experience in professional latent prints and shoe and tire track impressions which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be willing to be fingerprinted, successfully pass a polygraph and an extensive background investigation. If you have used any illegal drugs in the past three years, been convicted of a felony or domestic violence, you will be disqualified and will not be hired.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a properly completed STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY to the agency listed below no later than 5:00 p.m. of the Apply By Date on this announcement. Failure to submit a properly completed application by the deadline established will result in your application being rejected. Applications received after the deadline (apply by date and time) will not be considered. Send application and resume to:

COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES SECTION
700 KIPLING STREET, SUITE 1300
LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

ATTN: SANDIE SEEGMILLER 303-239-5777

HOW TO ACQUIRE AN APPLICATION: STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATIONS FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY may be obtained from the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Human Resource Services Section, 700 Kipling Street, Lakewood, CO 80215, 303-239-5777, or from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site: Http://www.gssa.state.co.us/announce/Job+Announcements.nsf/Web+Pages/WelcomeAppl?OpenDocument  or the CDPS HR website: Http://www.cdpsweb.state.co.us/hr/forms.htm

APPLY BY: 5:00 P.M. AUGUST 15, 2006

posted July 29, 2006

HENDERSON POLICE DEPARTMENT (LAS VEGAS, NEVADA AREA)
CRIME SCENE ANALYST II
SALARY:  $31.87 – $36.49/hour

CLOSING DATE:  Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminalistics or physical science, AND four years of experience conducting crime scene investigations and performing lab processing/analysis of evidence OR an equivalent combination of closely related training and experience.  NOTE:  This classification requires the candidate to be able to safely handle firearms and attend autopsies.