Senior Crime Scene Technician

SALARY: $5,225-$6,293/month
FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

THE POSITION
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

The City of Fresno is currently recruiting for a Senior Crime Scene Technician. Under general supervision, incumbent provides lead direction to technicians engaged in the processing of crime scenes and evidence; the comparison of latent prints used in the prosecution of criminals; and operates automated fingerprint identification systems.

On an assigned shift, an incumbent may assign and direct the work of subordinate technicians and other assistants in the Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation Bureau. The incumbent will provide lead direction in the investigation and processing of crime scene evidence; including photography, fingerprints, handling and evaluating evidence, report writing, collecting and preserving evidence. Incumbents also perform the more complex tasks associated with the operation of multiple AFIS systems (Automated Fingerprint Identification System).

Successful candidates must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions and be capable of working in intense and graphic conditions that may occur in crime scenes. Incumbents will be assigned to work a ten-hour shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The current vacancy exists in the Fresno Police Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE
The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

Retirement: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. City of Fresno does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
Health Insurance: COF contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
Deferred Compensation: Boost your retirement savings with the COF 457 plan.
Vacation Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months
Sick Leave: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
Holidays: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal day.
Short Term Disability: Provided through California SDI program.

Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
DROP is an optional, voluntary program that allows you to have your retirement benefits deposited in a special savings account within your Retirement System all while you continue to work for the City of Fresno.
- To participate you must be at least age 50 with 5 years of service
- Benefits include:
- Ownership of DROP account monies
- Compound interest earnings
- Alternative distribution options

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.

THE REQUIREMENTS
These are entrance requirements to the competitive examination and do not assure a place on the eligible list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify.

Three (3) years of experience as a Crime Scene Technician with the Fresno Police Department, two (2) years of which must have been as a Crime Scene Technician II.

OR

Three (3) years of experience with a law enforcement crime lab or identification unit and completion of thirty (30) college units from an accredited college or university, which includes fifteen (15) semester units within the fields of criminal justice or law enforcement. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current copy of their driving record.
Eligibles certified for consideration for the position will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Eligible candidates will be required to complete a detailed pre-employment personal history form, followed by a thorough background investigation which will include a polygraph examination or computer voice stress analyzer test.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may consist of the following:
ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate's training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for the week of: to be determined.

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates.

VETERAN PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.

EOE
The City of Fresno is an equal opportunity employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree). Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page)
Choose Cover Letters and Attachments
Select Add Attachments
For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link
Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload. Click Save and Return