Employment Opportunity

Senior Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene Unit)

Montgomery County Police Department, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Salary: $78,686 - $126,527 per year

Final Filing Date: May 14, 2024

The Montgomery County Police Department is seeking a Sr. Forensic Scientist in our Crime Scene Unit. Employee will be responsible for lead-level, full performance forensic scientist work while serving as the Crime Scene Unit training coordinator. Full performance forensic scientist work includes demonstrating proficiency in the processing of various crime scenes to include; assessment, documentations, identification, preservation, collection, and processing of physical evidence; development and collection of fingerprint evidence; examination and processing of evidence using standardized and accepted testing methods and providing expert testimony.

Additionally, this position is responsible for lead-level administrative assignments to include assigning work to subordinate employees; reviewing work products; providing guidance in unfamiliar methods and procedures; reviewing case files and reviewing/writing reports and providing input into employee performance evaluations. This position is also able to fill the Technical Leader position is needed.

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Duties

Duties include:

Coordinating the training of newly hired Forensic Scientists within the Crime Scene Unit
Updating and maintaining the Crime Scene Unit Training Manual
Implementing and conducting training of the Montgomery County Police Department
Coordinating external presentations for community and school events while maintaining a full case load

The employee will be required to work rotating shifts and weekends and will be subject to on-call status.

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Required Certification:

Currently possess Instructor certification through the State of Maryland or ability to obtain within training period.

Experience:

Five (5) years of professional experience in a laboratory actively engaged in the forensic sciences, within the area of Crime Scene.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, or forensic science.

Equivalency:

An equivalent combination of scientific education and forensic science experience may be substituted as permitted by applicable Federal and/or State mandates and certifying bodies.

Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments. All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualification. Those applicants who meet minimum qualification will be related “Qualified”, placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a “Transfer” candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interview will be given to applicant who have experience in the following:

Proficient experience in the processing of crime scenes and associated items of evidentiary value.
Experience testifying in court as an expert witness.
Experience communicating effectively with others.
Experience writing and reviewing detailed reports.
Experience and/or knowledge of ANAB and COMAR accreditations guidelines and standards.
Experience instructing and/or training others in forensic applications.

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Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or Forensic Science

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Posted: April 18, 2024

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