Forensic Lead Specialist (Civil Service)

Spokane County•Hingham, MA

9d•$65,333 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Forensic Lead Specialist serves as the primary trainer and technical lead in either the latent print or crime scene discipline within the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Unit. This includes training on evidence processing, friction ridge examination, photography, and crime scene investigation. This is not a remote position; all work will be performed in-person on site and/or in the field.

Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient.
Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.
High school diploma or GED.
Must be a minimum age of 21 years old at the time of application.
Earned a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, natural science, criminal justice or other fields having close bearing on forensics.
Obtained a combined total equivalent to at least five (5) years of full-time technical experience in friction ridge examination and/or forensic crime scene investigation.
A valid driver’s license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment.
Applicant is required to undergo and successfully complete a full background investigation with the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office’s Background Investigation Unit prior to being hired by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office.
Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only)
Copy of DD-214 Member-4 Form, NGB-22 Form, or equivalent (if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied)
Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" (if applicable; front side only)
Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D (if applicable; Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients)
Copy of any Training Records and Certifications relevant to this position (Must be uploaded with your application)
Copy of IAI Certified Latent Print Examiner certificate and/or IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator certificate, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Combined technical experience in both latent print examination and crime scene investigation and certification as an IAI Certified Latent Print Examiner and/or IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator (any level) at the time of application are preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain training curriculum for the Forensic Unit.
Provide or oversee training for Forensic Technicians and Forensic Specialists and maintain documentation of training.
Provide or oversee training to partnering law enforcement entities outside of the Forensic Unit in the areas of evidence collection, friction ridge processing, and photography.
Keep current on developments within forensic science.
Perform technical reviews of Forensic Unit case work.
Provide expert testimony in court.
Perform friction ridge examinations.
Be available for evening and weekend call outs, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.