CBI DNA Database Technician; Forensic Services - Denver

Job Title

Technician III

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services (CBIFS) maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state:
Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Northern Colorado. Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes. The role of our evidence technicians is to maintain the integrity and quality of items submitted as evidence by our customers. In order to best serve the citizens of Colorado, we strive to build and maintain partnerships not only with law enforcement agencies but also within the communities we serve.

Work Environment

• Typical work hours:
  Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
• Primary work will be out of an office. Majority in-person position.
• 50%- active work moving, lifting, organizing objects
• 50%
  -office work including data entry

About the Job

Ensures the timely, complete and accurate documentation of vital information related to database samples collected from convicted offenders and arrestees into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or other data information systems in support of the forensic laboratory system. Handles and documents DNA samples collected pursuant to C.R.S 16-11-102.4, 16-11-103 and 19-2.5-1119 by state and local law enforcement agencies and from correctional facilities.

Determines whether the samples submitted have met CBI's quality checks and legal requirements, and are acceptable for analysis, including working knowledge of expungement eligibility requirements to ensure timely processing. Work with law enforcement partners to address issues with submissions, request re-sampling and give guidance on the method of collection of DNA samples for the database. Consults with and defers to laboratory management as it relates to all evidence based duties.

Provides courtroom testimony. This position assists in the Toxicology section as staffing needs arise.

NOTE:

To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years experience of experience maintaining records in a law enforcement agency or closely related work that requires maintaining accurate records, processing information or materials, following procedures and ensuring data quality and integrity. OR A combination of related education and/or experience maintaining records in a law enforcement agency or closely related work that requires maintaining accurate records, processing information or materials, following procedures and ensuring data quality and integrity equal to three (3) years.

If education is substituted for work experience, an unofficial transcript of the relevant education must be provided with your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a criminal justice database, including CCIC (Colorado Crime Information Center), CoCourt (Colorado Courts Database), CDAC or similar database.
• Training and proficiency in 10-print comparisons.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, driving history, Personnel Evaluation (PEP) assessment, fingerprint based criminal history search and a drug test.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license. This position may be required to assist in another laboratory throughout the state and may be required to provide courtroom testimony statewide.
• This position may be required to handle, package and store evidence items that could be considered hazardous. Drug testing equipment contains caustic materials or acids as do the dangerous drugs themselves. Although infrequent, it is possible for this position to have direct exposure to hazardous materials.
• This position is requires to move up to 40-50 pounds from one location to the next occasionally.
• This position frequently lifts and carries items or containers that may be heavy or require lifting above the shoulders. This position also requires frequent walking, pulling and pushing.
• This…