Forensic Scientist III, II, I, - Crime Scene

Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

• Responding to crime scenes
• Collecting, processing and preserving physical evidence
• Measuring and diagramming crime scenes
• Photographing crime and accident scenes
• Writing reports concerning actions taken
• Maintaining accurate notes and records

Employee will be required to work 10hr. days, rotating shifts and weekends and will be subject to on-call status. It is a condition of employment that the applicant consent for collection of a DNA sample be completed at the time of hire.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Experience:

• If filled at the Forensic Scientist I – This is an entry-level position as a Forensic Scientist trainee. The incumbent for this level does not need relevant experience.
• If filled at the Forensic Scientist II – Two (2) year of professional experience involving detection, collection, testing/analysis, and maintenance of the chain of custody and either security of crime scene physical evidence and latent prints or experience in laboratory support.
• If filled at the Forensic Scientist III – Four (4) year of professional experience involving detection, collection, testing/analysis, and maintenance of the chain of custody and either security of crime scene physical evidence and latent prints or experience in laboratory support.
• Other specific Federal or State mandated experience shall apply as required.

All Level Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in a natural, physical, or forensic science.

All Level Equivalency:

• An equivalent combination of scientific education and forensic science experience may be substituted as permitted by applicable Federal and/or State mandates and certifying bodies.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Specialist Requirements:

• Possession and maintenance of all times of a valid Class “C” (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties.
• Certification by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (COMAR 10.10.09.01) to analyze CDS as a Certified Chemist must be obtained after the training period.
• Must maintain compliance with any certification and training requirements mandated by law and/or verifying organization.

Preferred Criteria for Forensic Scientist II & III

• Experience collecting and processing crime scene evidence.
• Experience collecting and processing latent prints.
• Experience photographing crime scenes.

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