Crime Laboratory Tech - Crime Scene Unit Police Department

Salary Range: $56,322.00- $91,795.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $56,322.00- $91,795.00 Annually

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Crime Laboratory Technician I learns to perform specialized crime laboratory work such as evidence detection, criminalistics, firearms, latent print examination or crime laboratory and crime scene photography. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive close supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work on a shift basis. Work is performed at crime locations where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, dangerous City districts and violent or hostile individuals are encountered.

Work requires moderate physical exertion necessary to lift and move large and heavy materials and objects from crime sites; may be exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals when working in the analytical units of the Laboratory Division.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• EDUCATION:
  
  A bachelor's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, physics or a related science from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalencies - An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

• Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of chemistry, biology and physics.
• Knowledge of the methods, aims and techniques of laboratory analysis.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tests.
• Ability to write basic laboratory reports.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Ability to deal effectively with others in chaotic situations.

Background Check

NOTE:

Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation. Eligibility Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final. Education Accreditation Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.

Selection Process All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for…