Salary: $22.01 to $25.62 an hour
Final Filing Date: July 1, 2007
Duties: Provide all aspects of general and forensic level photography, which requires performing advanced, complex, and sensitive forms of photography using specialized cameras, related equipment, and photographic processing of developed latent images, which includes planning and producing an aesthetic photograph that fulfills the objective for which it was created. Utilize conventional film and digital imaging techniques. Scan, import and export digital images for incorporation into suspect photo lineups, bulletins and digital case files. Provide expert witness testimony in court and prepare exhibits for court that require sufficient knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter such as latent blood and grease prints, foot, tire and tool impressions, arson and aerial photographs, accident investigation simulations and excavation sites. Develop film, cut, sleeve, and create contact prints. Print photographs for investigations, prosecutors and court use. Scan, import and export digital images for incorporation into suspect photo lineups, bulletins and digital case files. Access electronic booking of arrest images from King County?s Mug System. Troubleshoot and perform routine preventative camera, equipment maintenance and quality control of processing equipment. Monitor photographic inventory, supplies and other record systems. Specialized printing of large custom photographs and archive various department images. Mix, use and properly dispose of potentially toxic or hazardous chemicals. Train SPD personnel on Police photography techniques. Contact with inter-departmental and intra-departmental personnel and with other law enforcement agencies for the purpose of coordinating, providing, and exchanging information and responding to other photographic service requests. Work in inclement weather. Be available for on call, 24/7 response to photograph crime scenes.
Requirements: Required Qualifications: Three years of journey level experience in professional, technical photography, and photographic laboratory experience or an Associate Degree in Technical Photography, Commercial Photography, or comparable education. Physically requires standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 lbs. and the ability to assume awkward positions for photographs. Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Successful completion of a Seattle Police Department comprehensive background investigation, practical examination, photograph 3 items of evidentiary value and pass a physical examination by a City-approved doctor.
Desired Qualification: Experience in photographic techniques involving the application of forensic, and medical/legal photographic methodologies, including advanced knowledge of imaging/graphic software, and components for the acquisition and storing of digital images. Experience in forensic evidence processing. Knowledge of electronic imaging technology and trends. Temperament to view and photograph graphic and disturbing scenes of domestic violence, child abuse, traffic accidents, rape, murder and fire related deaths. Experience in safety procedures for handling caustic, hazardous, flammable and carcinogenic chemicals. Skill in operating darkroom equipment for enlarging and processing of photographic film highly desirable. Experience with Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and in a team setting, coordinating photographic projects.
How to apply: Apply online at http://selfservice/jobs/, www.seattle.gov/jobs/, www.seattlepolicejobs.com/ or complete an application, cover letter, resume and drop it off at the Personnel Department, Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5400, Seattle, WA 98124-4028
Posted: June 6, 2007
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