Criminalist II
| Salary | $100,661.28 - $128,579.88 Annually | Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Job Type | Permanent Full-Time | Job Number | 6DVC-2024A |
| Department | Sheriff | Opening Date | 12/16/2024 |
| Closing Date | 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific | FLSA | Non-Exempt |
| Bargaining Unit | VH |
About the Position:
The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking to fill one (1) Criminalist II vacancy in the Firearms Unit within the Forensic Services Division (FSD). This is a unique opportunity for a skilled and dedicated professional to contribute to public safety and the criminal justice system through expert-level analysis and testimony.
About the Firearms Unit:
The Firearms Unit specializes in the analysis of firearms, toolmarks, and related evidence. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Performing examinations of firearms for functionality.
- Conducting microscopic comparisons of fired bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks.
- Assisting law enforcement by providing expertise at crime scenes involving firearms evidence.
- Providing expert witness testimony in court regarding findings.
The selected candidate will join the Forensic Services Division, an accredited laboratory since 2003, serving Contra Costa County with the highest standards of quality, ethics, and professionalism. Criminalists in the Firearms Unit play a critical role in supporting law enforcement investigations by receiving and maintaining physical evidence custody, analyzing evidence, and producing thorough, unbiased reports.
The Criminalist II classification is the experienced level in the non-sworn Criminalist series. Criminalist II Incumbents receive guidance and advice in the performance of some of the more complex physical evidence examinations but work independently in performing routine analysis. A Criminalist II may also provide training and technical advice to other Division employees and may be placed on-call to respond to and process crime scenes.
To view the complete listing for this position or to apply, please visit the application page here: Criminalist II.
Forensic Identification Specialist I
| Salary | $80,682.72 - $102,985.20 Annually | Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Job Type | Full-Time | Job Number | J4332S |
| Department | SHERIFF | Opening Date | 12/13/2024 |
| Closing Date | 1/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific |
DEFINITION
Under close supervision, makes fingerprint comparisons, processes crime scenes for evidence, utilizes automated systems to compare latent fingerprints, prepares reports, and engages in other activities related to forensic identification.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDSPositions allocated to this class work under close supervision of a Forensic Identification Specialist II, Supervising Forensic Identification Specialist, or a higher-level supervisor. Positions in this class learn both field and laboratory analysis including processing crime scenes by recognizing, searching, collecting, and preserving physical evidence; developing latent fingerprints by using conventional techniques; utilizing automated systems for comparing latent fingerprints; and qualifying as an expert witness in court. Essential Job Functions
Takes fingerprints and palm prints using printer's ink or computerized optical digital technology.
Develops, collects, and preserves latent fingerprints from typical surfaces using conventional techniques, chemical processing, and alternate light source technologies.
Compares latent prints to inked or digitally captured prints.
Prepares, enters, and compares latent fingerprints in an automated fingerprint identification system.
Participates in crime scene investigations to recognize, search for, collect, and preserve physical evidence.
Documents crime scenes through note-taking, diagramming, photographing, and video recording
Preserves impressions of shoe prints, tire tracks, and other objects at crime scenes through casting and photography.
Prepares detailed reports of crime scene investigations, other activities, and comparison results.
Accesses crime scenes in a variety of environments including remote areas requiring mountaineering and other entrance and egress techniques to document and collect evidence.
Testifies as an expert witness in court.
Serves on-call and responds to crime scene locations within LA County jurisdiction within short notice (typically departing within 20 minutes of notice) to process crime scenes during a 24-hour operation, including nights and on holidays.
To view the complete listing for this position, selection requirements, or to apply, please visit the application page here: Forensic Identification Specialist I.