Evidence Technician I - Stockton, United States - City of Stockton

City of Stockton
City of Stockton
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Stockton, United States

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DEFINITION:


OPEN/PROMOTIONAL RECRUITMENT

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:


  • Effective 7/1/2024, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment
  • Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:


  • Sign on Bonus $2,000
  • 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

FUTURE INCENTIVES:


  • Employee employed as of 7/1/2024 will receive $2,000 lump sum
  • Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt


The Stockton Police Department is looking to hire highly motivated and dedicated individuals who are interested in becoming part of the field investigative team.

Successful applicants can expect to spend the majority of their time in the field and must be willing to work unusual and sometimes lengthy hours in order to complete the job at hand.

The incumbent will work various shifts.
Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association Bargaining Unit.

(Classified/Represented)

  • Under general supervision, performs complex technical work related to the collection, processing, and preservation of crime scene evidence; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:


Evidence Technician I **is the entry-level class in this specialized police civilian class series and is distinguished from Evidence Technician II in that it is the training level where incumbents learn the basic tasks associated with crime scene investigations, including fingerprinting, lifting latent prints, photography, and evidence investigation and preservation. This class is alternately staffed and incumbents may advance to the higher level after successfully completing a one-year probationary period and gaining one additional year of experience and demonstrating proficiency that meets the qualifications of the higher level class.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only):


  • Examines crime scene for evidence such as blood, semen, hair samples, gunshot residue, and other trace evidence.
  • Records, analyzes, and preserves crime scene evidence.
  • Photographs crime scene, including traffic accidents, property damage, accident victims, shoe prints, autopsies, stolen property, and possible arson sites; files photographs.
  • Dusts crime scene for latent fingerprints using appropriate process to lift prints for suspect comparison.
  • May fingerprint deceased victims and/or manipulate remains while gathering evidence.
  • Performs gunshot residue tests on suspects.
  • Books and processes evidence for later court presentation.
  • Provides court testimony related to evidence as required.
  • Prepares detailed reports of crime scene evidence and maintains logs of calls handled.
  • Prepares crime scene sketches and enlargements for court presentation.
  • Operates and maintains equipment for lab, photographic, and field use.
  • Photographs official City functions and events as needed.
  • Performs general office support duties, including basic typing and record keeping.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Experience:


Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a forensic discipline or a degree in Criminal Justice with a forensic concentration.


OR

OR

Other Requirements:


  • Must possess a valid California driver's license.
  • Must be willing and able to routinely work extended shifts and hours other than the normal work week.
  • Must be willing to handle firearms.
  • Must be willing to handle hazardous materials in a field or laboratory setting, including possible carcinogenic compounds and/or biological decomposition fluids.
  • Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job, including walking, bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds on a daily basis.
  • Must possess sufficient closeup vision to see and correctly read fingerprints and other evidencerelated minutia under changing light conditions.

Knowledge of:


  • Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, working with hazardous materials;
  • Operation of standard office equipment, computer systems, and radio communications;
  • Basic principles of photographic equipment usage;
  • Basic law enforcement organization, activities, terminology, and regulations (Evidence Technician I will develop this knowledge); and
  • Procedures and techniques of evidence collection and processing, including maintenance of chain of evidence (Evidence Technician I will develop this knowledge).

Skill in:


  • Operating photographic and laboratory equipment in an effective manner;
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the chain of supervision, coworkers, and others contacted in the course of the work;
  • Dealing tactfully and effectively with victims and/or citizens in emotional and/or stressful situation
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