Criminalistics Technician I/II

OPPORTUNITY Closing Date: 8/22/2022 Interview Date: 8/31/2022 This recruitment is for one full-time Criminalistics Technician I or Criminalistics Technician II and may be filled at either level depending on education and experience. The Criminalistics Technician I/II position is an individual contributor role that provides professional support assistance to police officers/detectives during investigations by processing crime scenes and conducting laboratory work. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: -Highly motivated and driven team player -Maintain composure in difficult situations/work well under pressure -Flexible and adapt to changing work environment -Clear and concise communication skills -Confident and positive attitude -Working experience with chemical processing of evidence in a laboratory setting -Detail oriented -Spanish speaking skills are highly desirable but not required DUTIES: Under general direction of assigned supervisor, performs a variety of complex and technical identification work within the Crime Laboratory. DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION: Criminalistics Technician REQUIRED SUBMITTALS: Due upon application: •Cover letter •Résumé MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Criminalistics Technician I *Ideally, one year of experience in photography and photography laboratory work, fingerprinting, and crime scene investigation is desirable or *One year of experience with a law enforcement agency during which photography, photography laboratory work, fingerprinting, and crime scene investigation procedures were being carried out as a sworn officer or *One year of experience as a combination identification technician/sworn officer; and *Graduation from high school. Those applicants invited to an interview will be notified electronically at the email address provided by each candidate through the application process.