Forensic Lab Manager

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

TheForensic Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Forensic Services Unit ensuring all activities align with departmental policies and procedures. This position involves conducting advanced forensic and technical analyses of evidence collected from crime scenes. The manager also sets the strategic direction and goals of the unit operating within the framework established by the Police Departments command structure.

The following is a list of essential duties and responsibilities assigned to the Forensic Lab Manager. While this list represents a good sampling of the duties of this position; it is not an exhaustive list.

• Oversees the work of the Forensic Services Unit ensures proper operation and conformance to policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements policies for the Forensic Services Unit.
• Manages the unit budget.
• Produces monthly semiannual and annual statistical reports and documents.
• Plans and implements programs essential to the ongoing operational efficiency of the unit.
• Identifies and analyzes evidence obtained from crime scenes and reports conclusions.
• Presents expert testimony in courts.
• Provides instruction to police staff relating to forensic identification.
• Attends countywide meetings meets with state and federal legislatures and agencies and makes presentations to citywide management groups and Police Department staff as required.
• Researches meets with vendors and recommends purchases of highly sophisticated equipment packages.
• Attends conferences/meetings and maintains membership in professional organizations to keep abreast of advances and trends in the forensics field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the supervision of the Police Investigations Division.
• Exercises direct supervision over the forensic technician and police evidence technicians assigned to lab duties.
• Supervises and reviews the work of unit staff; issues written and oral instructions and assigns duties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of modern law enforcement principles procedures techniques equipment and considerable knowledge of forensic science principles procedures and techniques.
• Ability to learn the applicable laws ordinances and department rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze problems and effect solutions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to successfully train police staff in crime scene investigation procedures and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees peers and supervisors.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Collegelevel course work or graduation from an accredited twoyear college or university with a degree in forensic science or a related field.
• Five or more years of professional related experience in forensic identification.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Must obtain ACCESS Certification and maintain certification throughout the course of this assignment with the department.
• Valid Washington State drivers license at the time of appointment.
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation required to compose and proofread written documents and correspondence.
• Applicants must be able to read and speak fluent English and either:
  • US citizen or
  • A lawful permanent resident or
  • A Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient with employment authorization from USCIS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Requirements:

Due to the critical and highsecurity nature of police work top candidates must pass a thorough criminal and background check polygraph and drug test.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

The following drug use (or distribution of) will be disqualifying:

• Any use of heroin
• Any possession or use of GHB or any other date rape drug including giving it to others
• Any use of any illegal drug within three years of application (Excludes marijuana which is addressed below)
• Misuse of Prescription drugs will be reviewed on a casebycase basis.
• Any use of marijuana including legal marijuana derivatives biproducts or concentrates within 12 months of application. Please note that while some states have decriminalized marijuana it is still federally illegal and police employees are expected to adhere to all laws and regulations on and off duty
• Any use of illegal drugs or marijuana since applying to or while employed by any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies)
• Any prescription forgery prosecuted undetected or otherwise within five years of application
• Any participation in or allowing of the manufacture selling offering to sell cultivation warehousing distribution holding or transporting for another transporting for sale or financing of any illegal drugs/narcotics within five years of application including extraction and concentration of THC oils from marijuana for the production of honey wax dabs or any other THC concentrate
• Any distribution of illegal drugs or illegal distribution of marijuana since applying to or while employed by any law enforcement agency (including military police agencies)

The following Criminal Violations will be disqualifying:

• Any adult felony conviction.
• Any juvenile felony conviction within the past five years.
• Any misdemeanor conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude.
• Commission of any crime of violence including domestic violence.
• Commission of any sexual offense within the past five years.
• Any conviction of a felony crime at any time while employed in any capacity with a Law Enforcement Agency (including volunteer intern and reserve positions).
• Any single theft of property or money in excess of $100 value within the past five years.
  

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office ator .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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