Police Forensic Examiner

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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.

The Police Forensic Examiner performs advanced latent print examinations to include classifying analyzing comparing identifying searching and verifying latent prints of unknown persons. Work requires careful attention to detail and the ability to make fine discriminations in latent examinations. Responsibilities also involve but are not limited to developing recovering and photographing forensic evidence to include latent evidence ballistic evidence biological evidence testifying and trace evidence.

All employees of the Police Department are expected to uphold and exhibit the Departments employee values of Respect Accountability Integrity and Service. Take a look at what our department is about at: Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Locates visualizes collect recovers and preserves forensic evidence.
• Analyzes and compares latent prints to include identifications and exclusions.
• Responds to major crime scenes to provide guidance advice and assistance in the collection of forensic evidence.
• Prepares for and conducts AFIS searches of latent prints and maintains storage of latent prints in the databases.
• Conducts training in proper AFIS operating procedures applications and best practices.
• Prepares acquires and launches searches via the Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) for entry into the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN).
• Maintains equipment and supplies in crime scene vehicles; operates vehicle and contents as a crime scene facility.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in the laboratory; operates all equipment to manufactures specifications provides maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Ensures equipment is always fully operable and identified the need for new and/or improved equipment and supplies.
• Prepares supplemental reports and demonstrable charts which may be required for court hearings and trials.
• Ability to explain technical and scientific methods and principles as an expert witness in hearings and trials.
• Trains commissioned and non-commissioned staff on subjects pertaining to the methods of collection and preservation of forensic evidence as well as the varieties of useable and probative forensic evidence that may be found at scenes.
• Keep abreast on latent trends studies and techniques regarding latent collection and examination.
• Maintains a close and constant liaison with internal and external contacts including municipal county state and federal police agencies acts as a consultant on specific latent print cases.
• Maintains records and compiles data and statistics for periodic and special reports on the activities of the section.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of latent analysis and identification techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper use of chemical physical and optical techniques used to collect latent and other forensic evidence.
• Thorough knowledge understanding and value of minutia characteristics; pressure movement and matrix distortions that may be present in a latent print.
• Knowledge of techniques of latent print science in the determination of pattern types and ridge counts.
• Possess thorough knowledge and principles of evidence and chain of custody factors.
• Ability to testify in court as an expert witness; ability to prepare court exhibits relative to latent print evidence.
• Ability to train others in the skills necessary for discovering retrieving preserving trace evidence at a crime scene.
• Ability to apply basic scientific principles in processing trace evidence including biological fluid hair fibers latent prints tool mark evidence paint chips etc. to a level comparable with availably equipment capability and responsibility.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others; ability to communicate clearly orally and inwriting in a professional diplomatic fashion.
• Ability to become certified by the International Association for Identification in latent print examinations.
• Ability to complete training and testing as an Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) Technician.

Education Experience and Other Requirements:

• College coursework in Forensic Science or natural sciences
• At least 3 years experience examining and identifying latent prints or an equivalent of education and experience
• Must have a good safe driving record
• Possesses or can obtain a valid Washington State Drivers license.

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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Due to the critical and high-security 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 case-by-case basis.
• Any use of marijuana including legal marijuana derivatives bi-products 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.

This is a non-exempt regular full-time position represented by a collective bargaining unit.

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 at or .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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