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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.006 CRIMINALIST II 20230605PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.006 Class Specifications for the Class: CRIMINALIST II SR-22, BU-13 Duties Summary: Performs the full range and variety of physical, chemical, instrumental, and microscopic analyses of evidence in connection with crime detection and law enforcement work; may supervise lower-level criminalists; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to independently perform the full range and variety of physical, chemical, instrumental, and microscopic analyses of evidence, requiring judgment in selection of methods, techniques, and instrumentation. 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). •Conducts serological tests in analyzing blood and blood stains to determine origin, grouping and chemistry; •Conducts serological and DNA tests on trace evidence to determine origin, grouping, identity, and chemistry; •Examines and analyzes drugs such as bromides, barbiturates, alkaloids and poisons, and narcotic substances such as opium, morphine, heroin, procaine, cocaine, codeine, and marijuana; •Conducts ballistics and other tests to determine type and caliber of bullets used, serial numbers of weapons, and distances from which the weapon was fired; •Examines individuals for evidence of gun powder; •Takes impressions at the scene of crime and makes casts of physical objects and human subjects, conducts microscopic examinations and comparisons of organisms and samples; •Processes latent prints and obliterated writings and erasures by using chemical fuming and physical methods; PART I CRIMINALIST II 2 4.006 • Visits scene of crime to assure proper recovery and preservation of evidence and renders assistance to investigating officers; • Prepares detailed reports of investigations and analyses conducted; • Prepares for and appears in court to testify as an expert witness on evidence and crime laboratory technique; • Performs forensic extractions of computers and mobile devices, assists in digital evidence security and storage; • May supervise lower-level criminalists; • Prepares reagents and performs routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; • Keeps abreast of technical developments in the field of crime detection and criminalistics; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: The principles of general, inorganic, and analytical chemistry including quantitative and qualitative analyses; the principles, techniques, and terminology used in physical, chemical, and serological diagnoses of substances; various drugs, poisons, and narcotics; ballistics; police laboratory procedures, techniques, instruments, and equipment, including special investigative techniques; laws and regulations applicable to the Kaua‘i Police Department. Ability to: Use advanced and sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the police laboratory and periodically maintain and calibrate same; analyze, interpret, and explain the results of examinations and comparisons; analyze a variety of substances including blood, blood stains, human exudates and excretions, hair, and other items such as paint, glass, printed matter, paper, and toolmarks; examine and analyze unknown types of narcotics, drugs and poisons by utilizing highly sophisticated instrumentation; conduct ballistic tests on major cases for all types of weaponry; process latent prints; take casts of impressions at the scene of a crime; prepare reports or presentations of findings, method, and techniques used to support conclusions, and prepare results for court or other formal hearings; present and testify as expert witness in court on evidence and crime laboratory techniques. PART I CRIMINALIST II 3 4.0 This is an amendment to the specification for the class, CRIMINALIST II, which was approved on June 26, 1992, amended on November 5, 2013 and is to be substituted for that specification, effective January 1, 2020. Approved:January 27, 2021 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.006 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: CRIMINALIST II SR-22, 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: • two (2) years 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 II 2 4.006 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 II 3 4.006 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 II, which was approved on June 26, 1992, amended on November 5, 2013, and on January 27, 2021, effective January 1, 2020, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 5, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources