Senior Crime Scene Technician

THE POSITION

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Senior Crime Scene Technician. Under general supervision, incumbent provides lead direction to technicians engaged in the processing of crime scenes and evidence; the comparison of latent prints used in the prosecution of criminals; and operates automated fingerprint identification systems.

On an assigned shift, an incumbent may assign and direct the work of subordinate technicians and other assistants in the Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation Bureau. The incumbent will provide lead direction in the investigation and processing of crime scene evidence; including photography, fingerprints, handling and evaluating evidence, report writing, collecting and preserving evidence. Incumbents also perform the more complex tasks associated with the operation of multiple AFIS systems (Automated Fingerprint Identification System).

Successful candidates must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and be capable of working in intense and graphic conditions that may occur in crime scenes. Incumbents will be assigned to work a ten-hour shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The current vacancy exists in the Fresno Police Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

• Retirement:
  Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. City of Fresno does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
• Health Insurance: COF contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Boost your retirement savings with the COF 457 plan.
• Vacation Leave:
  Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months.
• Sick Leave:
  Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
• Holidays:
  Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal day.
• Short Term Disability:
  Provided through California SDI program.

• DROP is an optional, voluntary program that allows you to have your retirement benefits deposited in a special savings account within your Retirement System all while you continue to work for the City of Fresno.
• To participate you must be at least age 50 with 5 years of service.
• Benefits include:
  Ownership of DROP account monies, Compound interest earnings, Alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available sno.gov.

These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.

• Three (3) years of experience as a Crime Scene Technician with the Fresno Police Department, two (2) years of which must have been as a Crime Scene Technician II.
• Three (3) years of experience with a law enforcement crime lab or identification unit and completion of thirty (30) college units from an accredited college or university, which includes fifteen (15) semester units within the fields of criminal justice or law enforcement. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.
• Eligible candidates will be required to successfully pass a department…