Police Evidence Specialist I - SR-18

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Evidence Specialist I assists with searching for, recovering, preserving, and marking physical and trace evidence at crime scenes and major traffic accidents. The role supports evidence documentation and court preparation, conducts routine tests and analyses of recovered evidence, and receives on-the-job instruction in more complex crime scene investigation methods. The position is in the Hawai'i Police Department's Criminal Investigations Section in Hilo and is part of a career ladder whose permanent class is Police Evidence Specialist II, SR-20. Advancement requires meeting the next-level minimum qualifications, performing at the higher level, and meeting performance requirements. The position may involve irregular hours, shift and weekend work, and occasional exposure to obnoxious conditions. The work includes operating a mobile crime scene vehicle and specialized equipment when required. Applicants must meet applicable physical and health standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, and must be qualified to carry or possess firearms or ammunition under state and federal law. The posting describes one immediate permanent full-time vacancy and notes that the eligible list may also be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies.

Requirements

Education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree and one year of laboratory, research, or analytical work applying scientific principles and procedures in chemistry, biology, physics, forensic sciences, or a related field.
Must be qualified to carry and/or possess a firearm or ammunition under state and federal law.
Possess a valid State of Hawai‘i Class 3 driver's license or another valid comparable driver's license when applying; submit the valid license at hire.
Knowledge of basic principles of physical and biological sciences and standard laboratory procedures and equipment.
Ability to learn crime scene characteristics and evidence recovery procedures, rules of evidence, and investigative methods and techniques.
Ability to prepare crime scene investigation reports, sketches, and detailed diagrams of crime scenes and major traffic accident scenes.
Ability to use common laboratory instruments and equipment, assist with routine laboratory analyses, and maintain records of findings.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees and follow oral and written instructions.
Meet the health and physical condition standards necessary to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assist in searching for, recovering, preserving, and marking physical and trace evidence at crime scenes and major traffic accidents.
Take measurements and notes and prepare simple sketches and diagrams showing crime scenes, major traffic accidents, and the placement of physical evidence.
Develop and recover latent fingerprints at crime scenes and major traffic accidents.
Assist in preparing casts of impressions found at crime scenes and major traffic accidents.
Photograph latent prints, evidence, and crime scenes, and process them as required.
Assist in preparing evidence reports and assembling evidence and exhibits for court presentation.
Assist in testing and analyzing recovered physical evidence, including processing latent prints, screening for and collecting biological fluids, and preparing chemical reagents.
Receive instruction in more complex crime scene investigation methods, procedures, and techniques.
Attend relevant in-service and other classes and participate in in-service training for uniformed personnel.
Operate a mobile crime scene vehicle and its specialized equipment when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements may include alternate 4-10 schedules and flexible hours, subject to department and position eligibility.
Paid vacation accrual of up to 21 days per year.
Paid sick leave accrual of up to 21 days per year.
13 paid holidays per year, plus General Election Day when applicable.
Training and development opportunities.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Employees’ Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan for eligible employees.
Voluntary deferred compensation retirement savings plan.
Flexible Spending Plan for qualified dependent care and medical expenses and insurance premiums.
Health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program offering free, confidential assistance to employees and family members.
Free group life insurance for active employees.
Credit union membership.
Potential eligibility for additional leave types, including family, funeral, leave sharing, military, donor, victims protection, parent-teacher conference, disaster relief, blood bank donation, and jury duty leave.