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Welcome to the January 2011 Crime Scene Investigator Network Newsletter
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New CSI and Forensic Job Announcements | |||||||
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Forensic Services Technician I
| Baltimore County Police Department
Final Filing Date: January 14, 2011 Salary: $39,667.00 - $49,828.00 per year Under close supervision, investigates and processes crime scenes and identifies, collects, records, and preserves physical evidence for laboratory examination and presentation in court as part of police and fire investigations. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
Forensic Scientists or Trainees -- Latent Prints Section | Virginia Department of Forensic Science Final Filing Date: January 24, 2011 Salary: $46,815 - $78,319 The Virginia Department of Forensic Science is seeking two court qualified applicants to perform a full range of functions to recover and examine latent finger, palm and foot prints for identification purposes. Duties of the position include: Document examinations, prepare reports of findings for use by the criminal justice system and testify in court as an expert witness. Communicate with medical and legal officials on testing procedures, results, and conclusions. Instruct law enforcement officials on the handling of evidence. In the event fully qualified Forensic Scientist candidates cannot be employed, trainee positions may be offered to the most suited candidates at a salary of $39,175. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
Senior Forensic Identification Specialist | Torrance, CA Final Filing Date: January 27, 2011 Salary: $32.34 - 41.30 per hour Become a part of our dynamic Crime Scene Investigations Unit as we shape our future! We are looking for motivated professionals wanting to contribute to shaping the Unit as it continues to transition from an all sworn staff to Civilian experts in Forensic Science. The Unit is comprised of 6 Forensic professionals and a supervisor. We are currently recruiting for one senior level professional as we continue our formation process. A Senior Forensic Identification Specialist will process crime scenes and evidence as key members of our investigative team. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Manager
| Nebraska State Patrol Crime Laboratory
Final Filing Date: January 31, 2011 Salary: Not stated Under administrative direction, manage laboratory operations and three or more forensic scientist staff, and other laboratory staff as assigned, for the Physical Sciences Unit which includes the disciplines of firearms/tool marks and NIBIN database, latent prints and AFIS database, and questioned documents examinations. Oversee the development and implementation of laboratory, quality assurance, and safety procedures, and staff training and proficiency review activities for the unit managed. Provide advice and participate on the forensic laboratory management team regarding the administration of the laboratory and, as required by the laboratory director act on the behalf of the director. May perform evidence analysis and other laboratory duties relative to a specific discipline. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
Forensic Scientist Trainee - Latent Print Examiner | DuPage County, IL Sheriff's Office
Final Filing Date: February 1, 2011 Salary: $38,822 - $64,704; starting salary commensurate with experience Trainee will participate in a full-time training program in the discipline of latent print examination. Training includes but is not limited to processing evidence to recover latent prints, evaluating and preparing latent prints for AFIS entry, photography of latent prints, analyzing and comparing latent with known impressions, and preparing and testifying in court regarding examinations conducted and fingerprint and latent print issues. When qualified, performs related technical or scientific work having relevance to the aforementioned responsibilities. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
Latent Print Examiner
| DuPage County, IL Sheriff's Office Final Filing Date: February 1, 2011 Salary: $38,822 - $64,704; starting salary commensurate with experience. Accepts custody of evidence; evaluates evidence for proper packaging, seals, and storage; maintains proper chain of custody records. Conducts physical and chemical processing of physical evidence suspected of bearing fingerprints. Conducts comparisons of questioned or latent fingerprints to known standards. Evaluate and enter suitable latent prints into AFIS and/or IAFIS. Conducts scientific work in coordination with other experts having different areas of expertise; prepares and protects evidence for subsequent forensic analyses. When qualified, performs related technical or scientific work having relevance to the aforementioned responsibilities. Maintains adequate, appropriate, and legible scientific documentation. Reports scientifically accurate, responsible, and unambiguous written conclusions in laboratory testing reports. Provides reliable, accurate, and objective expert scientific testimony in courts of law. Gives professional presentations to members of the public and to other related professionals. Provides training to law enforcement and court officers. Reports deviations from documented methods; reports possible quality system failures or weaknesses. Consults with law enforcement or court officers in person or by phone when necessary. <View complete job listing> | |||||||
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CSI In The News | |||||||
Gadget makes a fast ID Identifying individuals who have no identification, are uncooperative or unable to communicate just got a little easier for members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, who were recently awarded new biometrics identification tools. The Marietta Times - Marietta, OH - by Brad Bauer - January 4, 2011 Nurses who bring a touch of CSI to ER Originally they were known strictly as sexual assault nurse examiners. Now they favour the broader term of forensic nurse because they can also collect evidence in cases such as child abuse. Times Colonist - Victoria, B.C. Canada - by Richard Watts - January 2, 2011 2011 preview: Tigard police plans technology upgrades In the coming year, Tigard police are planning several technology changes, including the addition of remote fingerprinting devices. The Oregonian - Portland, OR - by Rebecca Woolington - December 31, 2010 So you want to be a computer forensics expert The point? There are many different starting points for becoming a computer forensics expert. TechRepublic - by Deb Shinder - December 28, 2010 Warning over forensics service axe Britain's justice system will take a "backward step" if the Government closes its Forensic Science Service, experts have warned. UKPA - United Kingdom - December 27, 2010 Exclusive: State DNA lab to outsource, Horry Co. to open lab A DNA sample from Nordin's fingerprint --- no blood needed anymore. This technique is leading to an "explosion" of cases being submitted to the state's DNA lab in Columbia, according to the lab's director, Dr. Todd Hughey. WMBF News - Myrtle Beach, SC - by Matthew Nordin - December 23, 2010 $8,200 grant to upgrade crime, accident tool The St. Clair County Sheriff Department has received a federal grant for $8,200 to upgrade an electronic tool that allows officials to recreate and map out crime and accident scenes. The Times Herald - Port Huron, MI - by Liz Shepard - December 22, 2010 Sketch artists called a 'dying breed' For decades, police sketch artists have played a vital role in helping to identify victims and suspects in crimes. Now computer-generated images are replacing the work of the artists. The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, MO - December 15, 2010 Bomb truck funding approved Marathon County board members approved money Tuesday that could give the sheriff's department a new incident command vehicle by this spring. WSAU - Wausau, WI - December 14, 2010
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