Criminalist II

Duties

Essential Functions

• Performs microscopic, chemical, comparative and/or other analytical techniques and methods during scientific analyses. Applies scientific analytical methods to screen, document, collect and test for or identify body fluids and trace evidence such as hairs, fibers, blood, semen and saliva.
• Provides support to crime scene investigations through specialized techniques that require detailed technical knowledge and training. Provides close to general supervision at crime scenes to ensure proper methods for processing, collection, labeling and transportation of evidence.
• Prepares analytical reports based on findings and interpretations and offers technical expertise in court.
• Provides training and support for Criminalist I's and Evidence Technicians. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of guidelines and accepted practices in the field of forensics.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

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

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic, physical, natural/biological science or criminal justice with a science background from an accredited institution and three years of qualifying experience in law enforcement, forensics or other closely related fields.
• Knowledge of: principles and practices of scientific examination methods and procedures sufficient to evaluate, compare and identify physical and fingerprint evidence; laws, regulations and the processes involved in the criminal justice system; Boise Police crime lab policies and procedures; ISO 17025 standards; and one or more forensic specialties.
• Ability to: provide training and consultation services to professional criminal justice and scientific audiences and testify as an expert regarding forensic examinations performed; operate and maintain laboratory equipment; present conclusions in a court of law as an expert witness; perform work compliant with ISO 17025 standards, including standard operating procedures and quality assurance guidelines; communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance; and perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's degree in criminal justice or forensic science.
• Knowledge of: Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (ABIS/MBIS); training in criminal investigations; and advanced crime scene reconstruction (shooting, bloodstain, etc.).
• Certification from the International Association for Identification in crime scene investigation and/or latent print examination.
• Certification from the American Board of Criminalistics.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Complete in-house and formalized training to obtain latent print or crime scene investigation certification (dependent on authorized disciplines) within three years from the International Association for Identification.

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