Forensic Specialist (Civil Service) in Spokane County, WA

Forensic Specialist (Civil Service) - Spokane County - Spokane County, WA - work from home jobCompany: Spokane CountyJob description:Job SummaryTOTAL COMPENSATION: $69,568.42 - $97,361.91 - Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.The starting pay will begin at $26.13 on the pay scale; incumbent will have a pay increase after six (6) full months of employment and will have annual increases thereafter, maxing out at the top step of the pay scale. This is not a remote-work position, all work will be performed in-person. The Forensic Specialist is a technical, criminal identification position in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office responsible for friction ridge examinations and crime scene investigations. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST - ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:Open Entry Applicants: Please review the following requirements:• Copy of valid driver's license (front side only)• Copies of any training records or certifications relevant to the position• Copy of DD-214 - Member Form 4 (if applicable; See RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)• Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable; front side only)• Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education, plus transcripts showing proof of your highest degree (All transcripts must be official copies; they cannot be uploaded with your application)Examples: if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and your college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and no additional college, then only order the transcript showing proof of your degree; if you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc.Accepted methods for transcript submission:1. If your school distributes official electronic transcripts, have the registrar email the official transcripts directly to:. Electronic transcripts will only be accepted if sent directly by the school. 2. If your school does not issue electronic transcripts, please email: [email protected] to make other arrangements. DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMEPromotional Applicants: Please review the following requirements:• Professional Resume - 2 pages maximum• Copies of training records with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office (these can be downloaded from SETS)• DD-214 - Member Form 4, if applicable (See RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)• * IF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO CIVIL SERVICE BY THE CLOSING DEADLINE, THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.NO EXCEPTIONS. TESTING DATE:Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be sent a Training & Experience form. * Non-promotional applicants will also be sent a Personal History Statement / Background Packet that needs to be submitted along with their Training & Experience Form. ORAL BOARD INTERVIEWS: Date to be determined depending on the number of qualified applications received. Overall Placement on the eligibility list will be determined by 40% Training & Experience Form and 60% oral board interview score.An overall combined score of at least 70% must be achieved in order to be placed on the eligibility list. PLEASE NOTE: All interviews must be conducted in-person at the applicant's expense. No online/virtual, over-the-phone, or outside testing facilities are permitted. No exceptions. • * This job posting is to create a merged eligibility list from which all Forensic Specialist positions in the Spokane County Sheriff's Office will be filled; applicants already on the eligibility list need not re-apply.Examples of DutiesThe following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all duties and may be required to perform additional, position specific duties. Process and document crime scenes with or without the assistance of additional Forensic staff by taking all necessary photographs and/or video, searching for latent fingerprints, collecting items of evidence and preserving them for further analysis.Recognize evidence and have a working knowledge of the potential evidentiary value of tool marks, ballistics, soils, blood, DNA, poisons, fibers, document examinations, etc. Process evidence for latent fingerprints using such techniques as powders, chemicals, various light sources, and photography. Perform friction ridge examinations and run searches in the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). Attend autopsies and photograph various phases for court purposes; collect post-mortem fingerprints.Maintain accurate documentation and generate reports of finding. Provide expert testimony in court. Required to be available for call outs on evenings and weekends. Perform related duties as assigned. Minimum RequirementsAt least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident, who can read and write the English language. Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major studies in forensic science, criminal justice, or other areas having close bearing on forensics.This degree requirement is not intended to disqualify friction ridge examiners and crime scene investigators who are already trained to competency. In addition, applicants must have an equivalent to at least two (2) years' full-time Criminal Justice employment in friction ridge examination, forensic crime scene investigation, or a combination thereof. Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision and hearing correctable to normal ranges. Must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator's license at date of hire and throughout employment.Current Spokane County Forensic Technicians who are in good standing and have passed a minimum of one (1) year probation will qualify. Selection FactorsKnowledge of:• Friction ridge examination and the ACE-V methodology• Processing and documentation of latent fingerprints• Crime scene processing and documentation to include photographySkilled in:• Exercising independent judgment and thinking on your feet• Working as a team and performing duties in concert with other investigatorsAbility to:• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing• Write clear, accurate, and concise reports• Use digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop or other photographic reproduction systems• Become Latent Print Certified through International Association for Identification• Become Crime Scene Certified through International Association for IdentificationForensic Specialist (Civil Service) - Spokane County - Spokane County, WA - work from home jobExpected salary: $69568.42 - 97361.91 per yearLocation: Spokane County, WAForensic Specialist (Civil Service) - Spokane County - Spokane County, WA - work from home jobJob date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 01:48:13 GMTApply for the job now!Forensic Specialist (Civil Service) - Spokane County - Spokane County, WA - work from home job Apply tot his job