Job Posting
Police Services Support Technician II
(Forensic Evidence Technician)
Ellicott City, MD
Salary: $19.46 - $31.44 Hourly
$40,476.80 - $65,395.20 Annually
Final Filing Date: September 14, 2009
Duties: Highly skilled, technical position which bears the responsibility of rendering assistance in the investigation of a variety of criminal activities, as well as the scientific examination of an ever expanding assortment of evidence encountered in criminal investigations. This task must be accomplished with such a degree of legal correctness and scientific procedure as to allow the findings to be utilized by police personnel in the logical conclusion of an investigation and also stand-up to the scrutiny of our judicial system in a court of law. To this end the collection, preservation and examination of any evidence involved is tantamount. The experience, education and specialized training of the technician allows him to lend his expertise in the rapidly growing field of forensic investigation, which includes, but is not limited to the following venues.
Performs advanced technical level police support services work, which may include supervision, under regular supervision from a technical superior. Work involves providing civilian advanced technical support within a police related activity. Work includes responding to and examining crime and accident scenes; identifying, collecting, recording and preserving evidence; and storing and securing records in compliance with applicable laws. Work may also include being responsible for the forensic field of identification, technical work in a police laboratory; operating and maintaining laboratory equipment; and preparing and analyzing evidence.
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and 3 years experience.
Preferred Education/Knowledges, Skills and Abilities:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of an associate's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology or one of the forensic sciences, and two years experience in the forensic field of crime scene and evidence processing; or Certification by the International Association of Identification. Equivalent combination of an area of expertise, with court testimony in one of the forensic fields.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Class C Maryland Driver's License.
MILES/NCIC Authorization.
How to apply: The full position opening with full details and application information can be found at:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/howardcounty/default.cfm
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Posted: September 4, 2009
