Job Description
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Duties
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.
- Create and maintain training curriculum for the Forensic Unit.
- Provide or oversee training for Forensic Technicians and Forensic Specialists and maintain documentation of training.
- Provide or oversee training to partnering law enforcement entities outside of the Forensic Unit on evidence processing and photography.
- Keep current on developments within forensic science.
- Perform technical reviews of Forensic Unit case work.
- Perform friction ridge examinations.
- Provide expert testimony in court.
- Be available for evening and weekend call outs, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED.
- Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 years old at the time of application.
- In addition to the above requirements, applicants must qualify in ALL of the following categories:
- Earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, natural science, criminal justice or other fields having close bearing on forensics. This degree requirement is not intended to disqualify friction ridge examiners and crime scene investigators who are already trained to competency.
- Obtained a combined total equivalent to at least five (5) years of full-time technical experience in friction ridge examination and/or forensic crime scene investigation.
- Must be an International Association for Identification (IAI) Certified Latent Print Examiner OR an International Association for Identification (IAI) Certified Crime Scene Investigator (any level).
- A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.
- Incumbent is required to undergo and successfully complete a full background investigation with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office’s Background Investigation Unit prior to being hired by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
DEPARTMENTAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision.
- Hearing correctable to normal ranges.
- Strength sufficient to safely lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Respond to scenes that may be considered graphic and/or grossly offensive to human senses.
- Be available for evening and weekend call outs.
DEPARTMENTAL EXPECTATION:
- Successful candidate must obtain the additional International Association for Identification certification (Certified Latent Print Examiner or Certified Crime Scene Examiner) within two (2) years of employment if not already obtained at the time of application.
Knowledge of:
- Friction ridge examination and the ACE-V methodology
- An automated identification system (MBIS, ABIS or AFIS)
- Processing and documentation of latent fingerprints
- Crime scene processing and documentation to include photography
- Courtroom procedures and rules of evidence with reference to fingerprints and crime scenes
Skilled in:
- Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
- Coaching, guiding and directing personnel
- Use of digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop or other photographic reproduction systems
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain accurate records
- Develop, plan, design and conduct training
- Verify and technically review friction ridge examinations
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,