Senior Forensic Scientist

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago


Gaithersburg, United States Department of Police Full time

Job Description

Closing Date - May 14, 2024

The Montgomery County Police Department is seeking a Sr. Forensic Scientist in our Crime Scene Unit. Employee will be responsible for lead-level, full performance forensic scientist work while serving as the Crime Scene Unit training coordinator. Full performance forensic scientist work includes demonstrating proficiency in the processing of various crime scenes to include; assessment, documentations, identification, preservation, collection, and processing of physical evidence; development and collection of fingerprint evidence; examination and processing of evidence using standardized and accepted testing methods and providing expert testimony.

Additionally, this position is responsible for lead-level administrative assignments to include assigning work to subordinate employees; reviewing work products; providing guidance in unfamiliar methods and procedures; reviewing case files and reviewing/writing reports and providing input into employee performance evaluations. This position is also able to fill the Technical Leader position is needed.

Duties include:

• Coordinating the training of newly hired Forensic Scientists within the Crime Scene Unit

• Updating and maintaining the Crime Scene Unit Training Manual

• Implementing and conducting training of the Montgomery County Police Department

• Coordinating external presentations for community and school events while maintaining a full case load

The employee will be required to work rotating shifts and weekends and will be subject to on-call status.

The individuals selected for this position will be considered an "Essential Employee". Essential employees must report to work during a period of general emergency or liberal leave.

ADDTIIONAL INFORMATION:

Required Certification: Currently possess Instructor certification through the State of Maryland or ability to obtain within training period.

Additional Employment Information

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Five (5) years of professional experience in a laboratory actively engaged in the forensic sciences, within the area of Crime Scene.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, or forensic science.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of scientific education and forensic science experience may be substituted as permitted by applicable Federal and/or State mandates and certifying bodies.

Preferred Criteria

There are NO Preferred Criteria Assessments . All applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualification. Those applicants who meet minimum qualification will be related "Qualified", placed on the eligible list, and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications of the same grade or higher will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interview will be given to applicant who have experience in the following:

  • Proficient experience in the processing of crime scenes and associated items of evidentiary value.
  • Experience testifying in court as an expert witness.
  • Experience communicating effectively with others.
  • Experience writing and reviewing detailed reports.
  • Experience and/or knowledge of ANAB and COMAR accreditations guidelines and standards.
  • Experience instructing and/or training others in forensic applications.


Minimum Salary 78686

Maximum Salary 126527

Currency USD
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