Criminal Investigations Forensic Detective

City of Lynchburg • Lynchburg, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Lynchburg Police Department is currently offering a lateral transfer program for Virginia DCJS Certified Officers. This position is for a sworn Crime Scene Detective, who will be assigned to the Forensic Unit within the Criminal Investigations Division and responsible for the collection, identification, classification, packaging, preservation, transportation, and documentation of physical evidence gathered from crime scenes. This position may require working more than 40 hours in a workweek, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Applicants must be able to work and maintain an on-call status regularly and be able to return to the City of Lynchburg limits within 45 minutes in a call-out situation. Virginia Certified Officers will complete this application, a physical fitness examination, an oral interview with the Criminal Investigations Division, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a background investigation, and a medical examination prior to employment. $5,000 sign-on bonus. All Police Officers will receive 40 hours of vacation time and 40 hours of sick time upon being hired. 100% of Law Enforcement Officer experience credit up to 9 years of service will be used to determine salary and rank. (Jail officers, courtroom security officers, sworn security officers, and any other sworn officer who have not conducted policing similar to the responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer are not eligible.) All sworn personnel are subject to reassignment to other areas of the agency based on the needs of the department or unforeseen circumstances. Will be required to complete the abbreviated LPD Field Training Program for certified law enforcement officers. Years of service a Virginia Certified Officer must have before obtaining rank are: A minimum of 3 years to obtain POII - $53,060.80 - $55,723.20 A minimum of 5 years to obtain POIII - $57,512.00 - $79,185.60

Requirements

• Virginia DCJS Certified Officer
• Ability to work and maintain an on-call status regularly
• Ability to return to the City of Lynchburg limits within 45 minutes in a call-out situation
• Must have completed or be able to complete an application, physical fitness examination, an oral interview with the Criminal Investigations Division, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, a background investigation, and a medical examination prior to employment.
• All sworn personnel are subject to reassignment to other areas of the agency based on the needs of the department or unforeseen circumstances.
• Required to complete the abbreviated LPD Field Training Program for certified law enforcement officers.
• Must have worked in a position that is commensurate to the duties and responsibilities of a Lynchburg Police Officer.
• Possession of valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Must have at least three years of continuous valid licensing, no DUI convictions within the last three years, and an overall pattern of safe vehicle operation and driving habits.
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school and considerable experience in police work.
• Ability to maintain compliance with minimum standards for Police Officers issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Must be able to provide credible court testimony.

Nice To Haves

• Previous forensic science training is preferred.
• Candidates without prior forensic training must successfully complete all required forensic science training within one year, including attendance at either the University of Tennessee National Forensic Academy or the Virginia Department of Forensic Science Forensic Science Academy.
• May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze crime scenes and gather evidence to be used in identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting people suspected of committing crimes.
• Collect, identify, classify, package, preserve, transport, and document physical evidence gathered from crime scenes.
• Collect latent fingerprints, photographs and sketches complex crime scenes.
• Transports evidence to and from the crime lab.
• Coordinates with other criminal justice professionals and relevant parties.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Provide credible court testimony.
• Attend in-service training and keep abreast of new techniques and best practices in the field.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• 40 hours of vacation time
• 40 hours of sick time
• 100% of Law Enforcement Officer experience credit up to 9 years of service will be used to determine salary and rank.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED