Crime Laboratory Tech I - Crime Scene Unit - Baltimore Police Department

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

9d•$56,322 - $91,795

About The Position

A Crime Laboratory Technician I learns to perform specialized crime laboratory work, such as evidence detection, criminalistics, firearms, latent print examination, or crime laboratory and crime scene photography. The position has no supervisory duties or responsibilities and receives close supervision from a technical superior. Employees work on a shift basis and perform work at crime locations, where they may encounter seasonal weather extremes, dangerous City districts, and violent or hostile individuals. The work requires moderate physical exertion to lift and move large, heavy materials and objects from crime sites. Employees working in the Laboratory Division's analytical units may be exposed to toxic fumes and chemicals. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related science from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license, or an acceptable equivalent out-of-state license, is required. Candidates should have basic knowledge of chemistry, biology, physics, and laboratory analysis methods; be able to perform basic laboratory tests, write basic laboratory reports, maintain records and files, and deal effectively with others in chaotic situations.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in criminalistics, chemistry, biology, physics, or a related science from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Knowledge of the basic principles and techniques of chemistry, biology, and physics.
Knowledge of the methods, aims, and techniques of laboratory analysis.
Ability to perform basic laboratory tests.
Ability to write basic laboratory reports.
Ability to maintain records and files.
Ability to deal effectively with others in chaotic situations.

Responsibilities

Learn to perform specialized crime laboratory work, including evidence detection, criminalistics, firearms, latent print examination, and crime laboratory or crime scene photography.
Perform work at crime locations and, as assigned, in the analytical units of the Laboratory Division.
Perform basic laboratory tests and write basic laboratory reports.
Maintain records and files.
Deal effectively with others in chaotic situations.