Salary: $716.74 - $975.34 / week
Final Filing Date: July 20, 2007
Duties: Evaluates and physically secures crime scenes, using various types of equipment. Identifies, collects and prepares physical evidence for scientific evaluation and comparison. Establishes a permanent record describing the crime scene by writing detailed reports, preparing accurate sketches and diagrams, and by applying professional photographic techniques. Gives expert testimony in criminal court cases, regarding the results of analysis and examination of physical evidence. Maintains forensic field and laboratory supplies for the department.
Requirements: Ability to observe minute details of a crime scene as they relate to the crime and their meaning in relation to the evidence, ability to write clear and concise reports, ability to provide expert testimony in court, working knowledge of photography and fingerprinting techniques, knowledge of scientific / analytical techniques for the handling, collection and testing of evidence, must be willing to take continuing education courses, must be able to visually identify or describe persons, vehicles, and locations and describe or compare physical evidence and crime scenes; ability to lift heavy objects and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
In order to be considered for this position you must indicate on your application that as of the closing date you have the following experience: Bachelor's degree in natural or forensic science plus six (6) months experience in crime scene processing, forensic work, or related field. Internship experience is qualifying.
How to apply: Applications, which may be obtained at the Civil Service Office, or by visiting www.waterburyct.org, must be on file at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 by 4:50 p.m. on July 20, 2007.
Posted: July 13, 2007
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