City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2012-13
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by
our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:
*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness
and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and
accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard
for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust
All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the
above values.
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CRIMINALIST II
Pay Grade: 24 FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Group: Professional (P) Class Code: C078
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 8/03, 4/10, 7/11, 10/11
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform professional work by examining, identifying and evaluating physical evidence for the Police Department; A Criminalist II is recognized as an expert in at least one area of forensic science, which may include blood alcohol analysis, controlled substance identification, latent print examination, toxicology, serology/DNA, arson or trace evidence analysis. An employee in this position may conduct field investigations at crime scenes to search for, collect and preserve evidence for laboratory analysis, and reconstruct situations and physical evidence of a crime.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Examines, identifies, analyzes and evaluates suspected evidence which may include blood, semen, hair, skin, fibers, paint chips, glass fragments, questioned documents, fire accelerants, soils, ink, paper, fabrics, bullets and casings, firearms, latent print, drugs, poisons, alcoholic beverages and other physical evidence;
Performs microscopic, chemical, spectrophotometric, and/or comparative analyses;
Makes serological analyses;
Compares silicone casts and photographs of impressions and marks from shoes, tires, instruments, and other objects;
Prepares and maintains records of work performed and technical/scientific written reports on findings in order to document scientific analyses and results; presents detailed reports;
Prepares findings for court presentations, depositions and interviews and testifies in court as an expert concerning scientific facts as established in the analysis of evidence;
Conducts analyses with gas chromatographs and other analytical equipment;
Trains Criminalist I's in work techniques and the operation and maintenance of specialized laboratory equipment;
Reviews the work of Criminalist I's to assure the work quality, compliance with standards, and timely completion of assigned duties and responsibilities;
Provides and interprets scientific information in response to questions from Department staff, other agencies, and the public;
Compares analytical findings with known standards; interprets scientific data;
May conduct field investigations at scenes of crimes and other pertinent locations to obtain relevant physical evidence;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Assists and gives input on hiring selection and employee performance regarding Criminalist I's to the section manager;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Safety Handbook.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) accreditation standards;
All applicable Federal and State statutes and case law;
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS);
Methods and procedures used in chemical and instrumental analyses of physical evidence in court;
Methods of classifying, indexing, filing, and preserving laboratory records and evidence;
Principles of chemistry, physics, biochemistry, photography, and physiology as related to forensic science;
Modern criminal investigation and identification techniques and procedures;
Crime scene procedures;
Laws of evidence and criminal procedure;
Instruments and equipment used in forensic analyses of evidence;
Federal OSHA and State and County regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices, including specific knowledge of safe laboratory policies and procedures.
Ability to:
Comprehend, follow and make inferences from highly technical oral and written instructions;
Learn and apply rules of evidence, criminal procedure, crime scene procedures, and all applicable state and federal statutes and case law;
Interpret scientific data to establish statistical probabilities of origin of biological and commercial products;
Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper grammar;
Observe, compare, or monitor data and objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards;
Make mathematical calculations related to analyzing scientific data;
Chemically identify and quantify compounds;
Operate a wide variety of forensic laboratory equipment;
Visually distinguish the full range of the color spectrum to perform testing of drugs and bodily fluids;
Properly collect, package and preserve physical evidence from crime scenes;
Make accurate observations and records of test results;
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing;
Testify and withstand cross-examination in court;
Train employees in the safe and efficient use of all laboratory equipment required for completion of work assignments;
Operate a personal computer and related software and demonstrate proficiency to prepare documents, spreadsheets, email and timesheets and assists other staff with related questions and problems;
Communicate and deal effectively with co-workers, the general public, and other law enforcement agencies' staff;
Supervision Received:
The work is supervised by a Supervising Criminalist.
Supervision Exercised:
May lead and direct the daily operational work of Criminalist I's.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with major courses of study in chemistry, biology, forensic science, or closely related physical or natural sciences with a minimum of 20 semester hours of chemistry; and
If certified as a Latent Print Examiner by the International Association for Identification with at least two years of documented AFIS/IAFIS and latent print experience may substitute for one year of education (20 hours of chemistry will still be required); and
Four (4) years crime laboratory analysis experience with proficiency in at least one forensic science discipline and acceptance as an expert witness in court in at least one forensic science discipline; and
Valid Arizona Driver's License; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which meets the minimum qualifications.
Work Environment:
The primary duties of the position are performed in a laboratory environment with some work in the field and may include exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials including bodily fluids, toxic or caustics chemicals or materials that may transmit infectious diseases, are corrosive, carcinogenic or explosive.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, identify and evaluate evidence, conduct laboratory analysis, and review or prepare written documents and materials;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to conduct laboratory analyses and prepare archival records;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in a laboratory setting.
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