The Sheriff's Department will accept applications on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. Please apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Salary

$19.15 - $25.65 hourly
$1,532.00 - $2,052.00 biweekly
$3,319.33 - $4,446.00 monthly
$39,832.00 - $53,352.00 annually

General Duties

Assignments will be made to the crime scene investigation unit. The duties include: Perform routine field, laboratory and/or darkroom assignments for which well defined procedures and guidelines have been established; assists on complex assignments under close supervision; performs latent to inked fingerprint comparisons, process and photograph less complex crime scenes; search crime scenes for fingerprints and other physical evidence; develop latent fingerprints; perform less complex laboratory examinations on physical evidence using established methodologies, prepare finished crime scene sketches for court, prepare reports reflecting work activity.

Special Qualifications

Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony and must pass a background investigation to the satisfaction of the Sheriff-Coroner. The background investigation includes a polygraph examination.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, AND Experience

Six months as a Forensic Specialist Trainee with the County of Orange OR, one year employment in crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, or a police or commercial photography lab OR, an AA degree in police science or Administration of Justice including at least eight units of photography OR, degree or certificate in photography with training in the use of the camera and darkroom techniques OR BA/BS degree in police science, forensic science, photography, chemistry, biochemistry or a closely related scientific field involving chemical analysis OR some combination of the above training and experience totaling one year.

License Required

Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

Successful completion of a Field Evidence Technician Class, Fingerprint Class, Crime Scene Investigation/Photography class or other related Forensic Specialist related courses taught by Forensic Science and Police Science professionals.

General Knowledge of:

Goals of crime scene investigation and fundamentals of physical evidence recognition, collection and preservation; routine crime scene and physical evidence photography; techniques of latent print development, collection and preservation; fingerprint pattern recognition, classification, and searching and comparisons.

Ability to:

Photograph simple crime scenes and physical evidence; develop latent print fingerprints on typical surfaces using conventional techniques; draw finished crime scene sketches and prepare other court exhibits; learn to make laboratory examinations of physical evidence; and testify in court.

Physical, Mental AND Environmental Requirements

The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a list of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed below for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

Physical Requirements: Applicant must have vision sufficient to read latent fingerprints and to see clearly at crime scenes, distinguish subtle colors, speak, hear, and write well enough to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone, have independent body mobility to stand, sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, twist back frequently and squat for prolonged periods of time; be able to lift, carry or push up to 50 pounds; and have manual dexterity sufficient to use a keyboard.

Environmental Conditions: Applicant will have routine interaction with the public and court personnel and must have the ability to maintain good working relationships; and work around harmful chemical fumes or biological agents.

Selection Process

The Sheriff’s Human Resources Department will screen all applications and supplemental forms to identify the qualified candidates. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental information form will be disqualified from further consideration. After screening, the more qualified candidates will be referred to the Application Appraisal.

Application Appraisal: (Refer/Non-Refer) A panel of job knowledge experts will rate application materials for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the Oral Panel Interview.

Oral Panel Interview: (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate’s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate’s qualifications for the job.

Eligible List After all selection procedures have been completed, the Sheriff’s Human Resources Department will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.

To Apply

Applications will be accepted on-line only at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oc/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=108801. (Applications should demonstrate your professional experience and education related to the specific qualifications/duties listed in this bulletin, including the areas which you have developed expertise. Please be sure to print a copy of the recruitment flyer for your records). Specific information pertaining to this recruitment can be obtained by calling Nereida Gutierrez at (714) 647-6118.

Orange County, as an equal opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse background to apply.