Salary: $39,832.00 - $53,352.00 annually

Final Filing Date: Continuous

Duties: Assignments will be made to the crime scene investigation unit. The duties include: Perform routine field, laboratory and/or darkroom assignments for which well defined procedures and guidelines have been established; assists on complex assignments under close supervision; performs latent to inked fingerprint comparisons, process and photograph less complex crime scenes; search crime scenes for fingerprints and other physical evidence; develop latent fingerprints; perform less complex laboratory examinations on physical evidence using established methodologies, prepare finished crime scene sketches for court, prepare reports reflecting work activity.

Requirements: Six months as a Forensic Specialist Trainee with the County of Orange OR, one year employment in crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, or a police or commercial photography lab OR, an AA degree in police science or Administration of Justice including at least eight units of photography OR, degree or certificate in photography with training in the use of the camera and darkroom techniques OR BA/BS degree in police science, forensic science, photography, chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related scientific field involving chemical analysis OR some combination of the above training and experience totaling one year.

Desirable Qualifications: Successful completion of a Field Evidence Technician Class, Fingerprint Class, Crime Scene Investigation/Photography class or other related Forensic Specialist related courses taught by Forensic Science and Police Science professionals.

General Knowledge of: Goals of crime scene investigation and fundamentals of physical evidence recognition, collection and preservation; routine crime scene and physical evidence photography; techniques of latent print development, collection and preservation; fingerprint pattern recognition, classification, and searching and comparisons.

Ability to: Photograph simple crime scenes and physical evidence; develop latent print fingerprints on typical surfaces using conventional techniques; draw finished crime scene sketches and prepare other court exhibits; learn to make laboratory examinations of physical evidence; and testify in court.

How to apply: Applications will be accepted on-line only at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oc/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=108801. (Applications should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including the areas which you have developed expertise. Please be sure to print a copy of the recruitment flyer for your records). Specific information pertaining to this recruitment can be obtained by calling Nereida Gutierrez at (714) 647-6118.

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Posted: April 22, 2008