Crime Laboratory Technician Supervisor - Baltimore Police Department

Salary Range: $66,701.00 - $106,818.00 Annually

Hiring Salary Pay: $66,701.00

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JOB SUMMARY

A Crime Laboratory Technician Supervisor supervises the collection and investigation of physical evidence from crime scenes for laboratory and court presentation. Work of this class involves supervising crime laboratory technician personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work rotating shifts and are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work is performed at crime locations where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, dangerous City districts and violent or hostile individuals are encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion necessary to lift and move large and heavy materials and objects from crime sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, physics or a related science from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in the detection, collection and preservation of criminal evidence for court use.

OR

NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING. 

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods of investigating crime scenes.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of chemical analyses, biology and physics.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of criminalistics.

• Knowledge of the rules of evidence.

• Ability to perform chemical and other laboratory tests.

• Ability to perform in unusual or chaotic conditions.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public and departmental personnel.

• Ability to prepare accurate, concise and clear technical records and reports and to maintain records of evidence.

• Ability to testify effectively in court.

• Supervisory ability.

Background Check                                        

NOTE: Those Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation. 

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                  

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

Selection Process 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
 

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Your Recruiter: Dayvon Smith

If you have any questions please contact Dayvon Smith, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist II via email at Dayvon.Smith@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application. 

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