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Home My WebLink About4.005 CRIMINALIST I 20230605 PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.005 Class Specifications for the Class: CRIMINALIST I SR-20, BU-13 Duties Summary: Performs a variety of standard physical, chemical, instrumental, and microscopic analyses of evidence in connection with crime detection and law enforcement work; assists with more complex investigations and studies, and with assigned phases of research projects; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to perform moderately complex work concerned with the physical, chemical, instrumental, and microscopic analyses of evidence in accordance with prescribed standards, methods, and techniques. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Examines and analyzes a variety of physical and chemical substances, materials, liquids, and other evidence in accordance with prescribed standards, methods, and techniques; • Conducts standardized chemical and physical laboratory tests to determine characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials and substances using standard laboratory equipment and instruments; • Conducts routine serological and DNA tests to determine blood type, origin, and chemistry; • Performs forensic extractions of computers and mobile devices, assists in digital evidence security and storage; • Examines and analyzes drugs such as marijuana and hashish; • Conducts color screening reagent tests for hard narcotics such as heroin, cocaine, amphetamines, and barbiturates; • Assists with the conduct of ballistics including the preparation of ammunition for selected test-firings such as primer shotgun cartridges; PART I CRIMINALIST I 2 4.005 • Mounts specimens for comparison purposes, restores defaced serial numbers on weapons with etching solutions, and records and catalogues test-fired bullets and casings; • Conducts the more routine microscopic examinations and comparisons of organisms and samples; • Conducts latent fingerprint examinations and development using a variety of techniques; • Visits scene of crime to assure proper recovery and preservation of evidence and renders assistance to investigating officers; • Prepares reagents and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; • Appears in court to provide testimony as an expert witness regarding evidence processed; • Prepares reports of investigations and analyses conducted; • Keeps abreast of technical developments in the field of crime detection & criminalistics; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The principles of general, inorganic, and analytical chemistry; the methods and techniques of chemical laboratory analysis, laboratory procedures and practices; general principles, techniques and terminology used in physical and chemical diagnoses of substances; common drugs, poisons, and narcotics; uses and care of laboratory instruments and equipment. Ability to: Conduct standard chemical and microscopic examinations, use standard laboratory instruments and equipment; analyze and interpret results of examinations and comparisons; learn to analyze a variety of substances including blood, blood stains, human exudates and excretion, drugs and narcotics; learn to process latent prints; learn to take casts of impressions at the scene of a crime; learn to conduct ballistic tests; keep records and prepare reports of laboratory procedures, observations and findings; explain results of tests, understand and carry out oral and written instructions. PART I CRIMINALIST I 3 4.00 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CRIMINALIST I, which was approved on June 26, 1992, amended on November 5, 2013 and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:January 27, 2021 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.005 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: CRIMINALIST I SR-20, BU-13 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from on accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field and: • one (1) year of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional laboratory work experience involving a variety of chemical analyses. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two (2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full-time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). Specialized professional work experience in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field or education credits in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field can be substituted for up to four (4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as: A. Full-time progressively responsible professional, technical, or substantive work experience demonstrating the scope, level, and quality of work comparable to a curriculum leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree. B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months). A Master’s or PhD degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. PART II CRIMINALIST I 2 4.005 The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits specific in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field leading towards a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). B. A Master’s degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Doctorate’s degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting selective certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. PART II CRIMINALIST I 3 4.005 License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Firearms Requirement: Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with State and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CRIMINALIST I, which was approved on June 26, 1992, amended on November 5, 2013, and on January 27, 2021, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 5, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources