CBI Evidence Technician (Forensic Services) - Grand Junction

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

An eligible list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

About the Work Unit

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services maintains four operational forensic science laboratories throughout the state: Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Greeley. Forensic Services is responsible for the scientific analysis of physical evidence collected from crime scenes. The role of our evidence technicians is to maintain the integrity and quality of items submitted as evidence by our customers. In order to best serve the citizens of Colorado, we strive to build and maintain partnerships not only with law enforcement agencies but also within the communities we serve.

About the Job

The Technician III must ensure the timely, complete and accurate initial entry of vital information into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or other data information systems in support of the forensic laboratory system. This position is responsible for consulting with and deferring to laboratory management as it relates to all evidence based duties. The Evidence Technician III may be required to provide courtroom testimony. This position may be responsible for assisting in the Toxicology section as staffing needs arise.

Key Responsibilities

Evidence Receiving, Packaging, Handling, Transporting, Releasing, and Destroying
This position is responsible for case submission in LIMS, receiving evidence from law enforcement agencies, and following approved and legal guidelines for evidence. This position will ensure the integrity of the evidence by maintaining an accurate chain of custody and checking for proper packaging of the evidence. Evidence Technician IIIs will transport evidence between CBIFS Laboratories, transfer evidence from the evidence vault to CBIFS employees for analysis, and release evidence back to the submitting agency after testing is complete. This position is responsible for creating accurate laboratory records, and entering information accurately into the LIMS. The Technician III supports the toxicology staff with the responsibility of receipt, cataloging, storage, preservation, and return/destruction of blood kit and biological evidence submitted to the laboratory. This individual will send biological specimens out to other laboratories for additional testing and help in the laboratory as needed. This individual must also support toxicology staff with electronic records management to include document uploads, photography of evidence, and entering worksheet data. The Technician III will provide guidance and assistance with specific training tasks for newer Technician IIIs. This individual will be responsible for regularly consulting with and deferring to a Technician IV, Work Lead (Technician V), and laboratory management as it relates to all aspects of evidence handling.Evidence Storage
This position is responsible for proper storage and accurate chain of custody for all items located in the evidence vault. The Technician III must comply with all ISO/IEC 17025 requirements along with ensuring that all CBIFS policies and procedures involving the storage of physical evidence and property are adhered to. This position must ensure that access to the vault is restricted at all times in order to maintain the integrity of the evidence. This position is required to be available to assist in audits as required by the policies and procedures of the CBIFS. When errors arise, the Technician III participates in a root cause analysis.This position will be responsible for regularly consulting with and deferring to Technician IV, Work Lead, or laboratory management as it relates to all aspects surrounding vault audits
and evidence storage.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years experience researching confidential database, cataloging information and clerical responsibilities.

OR

Three years of course work from an accredited educational institution in any field.

REQUIRED CORE SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work in a high volume environment;
• Ability to accurately and efficiently enter data;
• Strong attention to details;
• Ability to handle repetitive processes;
• Ability to focus;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to perform active work;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with evidence handling in a law enforcement agency.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.
• A valid current driver's license is required to perform the duties of this position. This position is required to drive a state-owned vehicle to gather evidence from temporary facilities within the region.
• This position is requires to move up to 40-50 pounds from one location to the next occasionally.
• This position frequently lifts and carries items or containers that may be heavy or require lifting above the shoulders. This position also requires frequent walking, pulling and pushing.
• This position is required to be available to respond to the central evidence facility to assist troopers in booking large quantities of evidence.
• This position may be required to handle, package and store evidence items that could be considered hazardous. Drug testing equipment contains caustic materials or acids as do the dangerous drugs themselves. Although infrequent, it is possible for this position to have direct exposure to hazardous materials.
• Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 50%-active work moving, lifting, organizing objects
• 50% -office work including data entry

APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available atwww.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Supplemental Information

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.Colorado Department of Public Safety is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to cdps_hr@state.co.us

NOTIFICATIONSAll correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION

• Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the comparative analysis process that may include the following steps:
• Online skill assessment
• One way video interview
• Structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications,
• The top group may be invited to participate in an in person or virtual oral board exam.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,848.00 - $79,776.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,848 - $79,776