What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Specialist I position at Henrico County Police Division?
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Collects, preserves, processes, evaluates and analyzes forensic evidence utilized in investigations of crimes, accidents and disasters at crime scenes, in the field and in a laboratory setting; follows established laboratory, chain of custody and documentation procedures; communicates effectively and appropriately with law enforcement, legal and government agents, and other stakeholders; and performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
- Strong working knowledge of the identification, recovery, preservation, evaluation and analysis of forensic evidence; strong working knowledge of crime scene management and crime scene reconstruction; strong working knowledge of investigative methods and laboratory techniques.
- Ability to understand and follow complex instructions, policies and data, including local, State and federal law; makes sound decisions independently, appropriately involving supervisor as needed; excellent organization skills with the demonstrated ability to plan and execute assigned work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner within established deadlines; ability to plan, organize, and conduct meetings or training sessions.
- Non-supervisory. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Works in office and laboratory settings, and in various indoor and outdoor locations and weather conditions.
- Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to identify, collect, process and analyze evidence and to interact accurately with a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders. Physical ability sufficient to perform assigned duties in an office environment and at various other duty-related locations and weather conditions as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) year degree in forensic science, criminal justice, police science or a relevant field; and two (2) years of related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional Information
Expected hiring annual salary - $60,413-$71,186 - commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Valid Virginia driver’s license with safe driving record to perform assigned duties at various locations.
May be required to work a flexible or on-call schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our online applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right-hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
Minimum Salary
60413
Maximum Salary
111133
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Salary : $60,413 - $71,186