What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Scene Investigator position at Prince George's County Government?
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About the position
The incumbent is assigned to the Evidence Unit where he/she performs the primary duties of documentation, evidence collection, preservation, and processing of items of evidence related to Criminal Investigations. This position requires that the incumbent respond to requests for services primarily from sworn members of the Criminal Investigations Division. The incumbent, when requested, will assist other Divisions within the County with specialized evidence collection services. The incumbent will document all evidence collection duties on the appropriate reports. This position requires testimony in the court system. The incumbent is required to work closely with prosecutors in the preparation of cases for trial. Work assignments require knowledge of Personnel Law, General Orders, and Departmental rules and regulations. The incumbent in this position should have the ability to communicate well with others.
About the Agency
The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.
- Investigates homicide, rape, armed robbery, departmental shootings, physical and sexual child abuse, and other major crime scenes to determine the best forensic practice based on interviews and forensic investigative techniques.
- Processes for latent fingerprints, take photographs, make diagrams, collect, and preserve physical evidence, attend autopsies, collect additional evidence, and take inked fingerprints as well as palm prints from deceased persons.
- Attends court, both Circuit and District, on and off duty, and testifies in criminal cases which he/she has investigated or assisted in the investigation; attends Civil Court as a result of an investigative effort.
- Prepares reports detailing actions, examinations, processes, and evidence recovered.
- Prepares evidence for submission to the FBI Laboratory, State Police Laboratory or other laboratories as required.
- Completes all necessary training requirements to include in-service training, classes to maintain certifications, and other Departmental training as required.
- Assists the Training and Education Division in the training of Prince George's County recruit officers and Municipal Police Officers.
- Interviews witnesses and victims to ascertain facts related to the case in order to better apply the appropriate forensic disciplines and application.
- Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties assigned which may not be specifically listed within this position description but are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with this class of work.
- Bachelor's Degree in programs involving investigative and social relations skills such as criminology, law enforcement, business or public administration, one of the social sciences or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge documenting, preserving, processing, and recovering evidence from crime scenes.
- Knowledge of advanced photography, latent print processing techniques, chemical blood enhancement techniques, blood stain pattern analysis, bullet trajectory, and digital photograph archival methods.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Forensic Science, Forensic Chemistry, or Forensic Biology
- IAI Certification
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Job Location: Landover, Maryland
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a thorough background investigation.
- Must pass a drug screening.
- Must work shift work to include (day/evening/midnights), weekends, holidays, and on-call.
- This is an essential position. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
- Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
- Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George’s County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate confidential information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Confidential information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Salary : $52,013 - $128,526
