Responsibilities

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking a qualified Senior Forensic Specialist, a position that will provide support services to the Beverly Hills Police Department. The ideal candidate should have experience in scene investigations and laboratory analysis for processing and comparing friction ridge impressions. The candidate should possess knowledge in collecting and preserving physical evidence, analyzing and examining friction ridge impressions, using modern photographic techniques and equipment, performing searches in automated fingerprint identification systems, employing laboratory development techniques, and be willing to train others. Candidates should possess analytical and effective communication skills, high interpersonal qualities, and a desire to enhance the Identification Bureau. The position requires exceptional customer service skills and a keen attention to detail. Candidates must be responsive and proactive when addressing the needs of the community and the Department. A strong commitment to public service and the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion is critical for the position, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.

This position requires the supervision of the recognition, collection, preservation, storage and analysis of physical evidence recovered from crime scenes and accident locations; and provides technical and responsible staff assistance. For the full job description, please review the class specification linked in the official job bulletin.

Qualifications

Equivalent to an Associate Arts Degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Criminology, Criminalities or a closely related field and four years of experience in law enforcement identification work to include crime scene investigation and/or the examination of latent print evidence, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Bachelor's Degree, completion of FBI or DOJ Basic and Advanced Fingerprint Courses and/or Basic and Advanced Field Evidence Technician Courses and Certification as a Latent Print Examiner and Crime Scene Analyst are highly desired.
Possession of an appropriate, valid California Driver License.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $107,467.88 - $132,017.07
+ 5% salary increase for being a certified latent print examiner
+ On-call pay

Benefits:

Retirement: CalPERS 2% at 62 formula for new CalPERS members -or- 2.5% at 55 formula for existing "classic" CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS reciprocal agency.
Health Plans: Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
Leave Time: 80 to 160 hours of annual vacation accrual (depending on years of service), 11 paid holidays per year, 96 hours of sick leave per year, and 2 paid personal holidays per year.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,800 per fiscal year.
Flexible Spending Account that allows pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses
A City Wellness program that includes on-site fitness centers.

This position is represented by the Safety Support Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Details may be found in the Safety Support MOU, a copy of which is located at https://www.beverlyhills.org/DocumentCenter/View/4764/Safety-Support.

How to apply

Candidates must apply directly at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beverlyhills/jobs/5355235/senior-forensic-specialist

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