Job Description

Description

NOTE: Qualified applicants will be required to take an online exam. Applicants are required to test alone in a quiet, distraction-free area using a reliable computer with high-speed internet connection, a microphone, a webcam (internal or external), and a Windows or Apple Operating System. Applicants who do not meet the system requirements will be provided an opportunity to take the online exam on site.

Assists in searching for, recovering, preserving and marking physical evidence at crime scenes, and in preparing evidence reports and exhibits for court presentation; assists in conducting routine tests and analyses within the police crime laboratory; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This class differs from the Police Evidence Specialist II in that the Police Evidence Specialist I performs moderately difficult tasks relating to the search, recovery, preservation and marking of physical evidence, and assists more experienced specialists with the more difficult and complex aspects of the work; whereas the Police Evidence Specialist II independently performs the full range and difficulty of work relating to the search, recovery, preservation and marking of physical evidence.

Examples of Duties

The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.

• Assists in searching for, recovering, preserving and marking physical and trace evidence at crime scenes.
• Takes measurements and notes, and prepares simple sketches and drawings of crime scenes, including placement of physical evidence.
• Dusts, lifts, and recovers latent fingerprints from various sources at crime scenes.
• Assists in making casts of body impressions and objects.
• Takes photographs of latent prints, evidence and crime scenes, and processes same as required.
• Assists in preparing evidence reports and in assembling evidence and exhibits for court presentation.
• Assists in conducting tests and analyses in the crime laboratory to include examination and analysis of drugs and alcohol; processing latent prints through chemical methods; examining and testing firearms and comparing bullets and cartridges; preparing chemical reagents, etc.
• Receives on-the-job instruction on the more complex and sophisticated methods, procedures, and techniques of crime scene investigations.
• Attends in-service and other classes pertinent to the field.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor\'s degree in the physical or biological sciences, and one (1) year of laboratory, research, or analytical work experience involving the application of scientific principles and procedures in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related field.

Qualification for Firearms: Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with state and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver\'s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Knowledge of: Basic principles of physical and biological sciences; standard laboratory procedures and equipment.

Ability to: Learn crime scene characteristics and evidence recovery procedures ; learn and apply the rules of evidence; learn and apply investigative methods and techniques; prepare reports of crime scene investigations; use common laboratory instruments and equipment; assist with routine laboratory analyses and keep records of findings; work well with others; and follow oral and written instructions.

Health and Physical Condition:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Physical Effort Grouping: Light

Special Working Conditions: Irregular hours, shift and weekend work, and occasional exposure to obnoxious conditions as required.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY

The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination

Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

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