Chandler Police Department
Hourly Salary Range:
$30.19 - $40.76
Description
The City of Chandler Police Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Crime Scene Technician Lead. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits. This position will be required to work various schedules to include days, swings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The City
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is located in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work, our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.
Why work for Chandler?
• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Who we are
The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 337 sworn officers and 177 civilians, serves a growing population of close to 270,000 residents. The organization is divided into two divisions and one bureau. The Patrol Division consisting of three precincts to meet the needs of the community, the Operational Support Bureau, and the Professional Services Division. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is to provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive. We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.
Who we are looking for
Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Forensics, Criminalistics, Chemistry or related field and four (4) years of experience as a Crime Scene Technician. An Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS) 10-print certification is desired.
Essential Duties
1. Serves as first-line shift or road supervisor.
2. Provides technical guidance to assigned staff, prioritizes and assigns work, trains staff, and assures work quality and timely completion of assigned duties; acts as a subject matter expert for employees assigned to a related class; may participate in hiring staff and/or provide input for use in performance evaluations and ensures methods and procedures comply with departmental standards.
3. Leads crime scene staff in processing of complex crime scenes, oversees examining, identifying, and evaluating evidence.
4. Completes quality reviews and performs technical and administrative review of casework.
5. Creates work schedules ensures onsite coverage, may serve as technical lead for area of expertise and performs the functions of a Crime Scene Senior Technician.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Forensics, Criminalistics, Chemistry or related field; and
• Four (4) years of experience as a Crime Scene Technician;
• Obtain Crime Scene Certification through the International Association for Identification within one (1) year of hire or promotion date;
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Desirable Qualifications
• Arizona Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AZAFIS) 10-print certification.
•Six or more years’ experience as a crime scene technician
•Lead/supervisory experience
•International Association for Identification (IAI) Crime Scene Certification
•JusticeTrax/LIMS experience
•ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Technical Assessor
•ABIS Ten Print Operator
Application Process
• NeoGov Application
• Preliminary Background Questionnaire Submission & Review
• Spark Hire One Way Video Interview
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Interview
• Polygraph Examination
• Drug Screen
• Interview with Chief of Police
The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.
The position available is regular full-time and subject to a one (1) year probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for six (6) months should another position become available.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.