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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.102 CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II 20230605 PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.102 Class Specifications for the Class: CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II SR-20, BU-13 Duties Summary: Independently searches for, recovers, preserves, and marks physical evidence at crime and traffic accident scenes; prepares detailed reports and exhibits for court presentation; conducts routine tests and analyses within the police crime laboratory; takes photographs and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility to independently perform the full range and difficulty of work relating to the search, recovery, preservation and marking of physical evidence in accordance with prescribed standards, requiring judgment in selection of 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). • Searches for, recovers, preserves, and marks physical and trace evidence at crime and traffic accident scenes; • Takes measurements and notes; prepares detailed scaled sketches and drawings of crime and traffic accident scenes, including placement of physical evidence; • Searches for, dusts, lifts, and recovers latent fingerprints from various sources; • Produces castings of footprints, tire tracks and other impressions; • Takes photographs of latent prints, evidence, victims and crime and traffic accident scenes; processes same as required; • Prepares detailed evidence reports; assembles and organizes evidence and exhibits for court presentation; • Testifies at court; • Conducts examination, processing, and analyses of various physical evidence; processes latent prints through chemical methods; examines and tests firearms and compares bullets and cartridges; prepares chemical reagents, etc. PART I CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II 2 4.102 Attends in-service and other classes pertinent to the fields; Operates a mobile crime scene response vehicle and all specialized equipment; May instruct and supervise others; and Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Crime scene characteristics and possible location of evidence and latent prints; methods and procedures of recovering and preserving evidence; the rules of evidence; photographic techniques; procedures for assembling and organizing evidence and exhibits for court presentation; basic principles of physical and biological sciences; standard laboratory procedures and equipment; occupational hazards and safety practices; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; office procedures, filing methods and systems; purposes and uses of standard office equipment. Ability to: Visualize and locate sources of evidence and fingerprints at crime scenes; prepare detailed scaled sketches of crime and traffic accident scenes and the placement of physical evidence; process latent prints through chemical methods; take and develop photographs; prepare comprehensive reports of crime scene investigations; operate a mobile crime scene response vehicle; assist with laboratory analyses and keep records of findings; operate a variety of crime scene investigative equipment in safe and effective manner; exercise initiative and independent judgment in implementing established work methods and procedures; interpret and understand laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies; operate office and computer equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work independently in the absence of supervision; work well with others; follow oral and written instructions. This is an amendment and re-coding of the specification for the class, CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II, which was approved on October 15, 2012, amended on November 9, 2012 and March 10, 2014, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved:February 3, 2021 (date)ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 4.102 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II 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: • two (2) years of specialized work experience. Qualifying Specialized Work Experience: Professional laboratory, research, or analytical experience which involved the application of scientific principles and procedures in chemistry, biology, physics, forensic sciences, or related fields. 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). PART II CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II 2 4.102 A Master’s or PhD degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field may be substituted for the education requirement. 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 CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II 3 4.102 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, CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II, which was approved on October 15, 2012, amended on November 9, 2012, and March 10, 2014, amended and re-coded on February 3, 2021, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: June 5, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources