What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Specialist I position at Henrico County Virginia?
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date : This position closes on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary : $60,413 - $71,186
