Job Description:
Application Deadline: January 6, 2023 at 5pm EST.
The preferred hiring amount is between to $17.01 to $22.32 an hour ($35,373.05 to $46,425.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, and continuing education/training opportunities.
The Forensic Support Specialist position in the Charlottesville Police Department performs technical and administrative work related to the receiving, storing, releasing and destroying of evidence.
– Ensures proper procedures are followed for receiving, storing, releasing, and destroying evidence.
– Prepares and maintains case files and records pertaining to evidence analysis, weapons tracing, court orders, and others.
– Enters and updates data in a variety of department-specific, state and federal databases. May run specialized traces on evidence.
– Maintains and classifies ten print fingerprint cards.
– Assists Police Officers, Detectives, the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, other police agencies, State Laboratory personnel, Attorneys, citizens and others with evidence and property related matters.
– Transport evidence to and from State Lab, and for destruction, and other related matters.
– Required to testify in court regarding the chain of custody of evidence.
– Performs annual audit of evidence and property inventory.
– May take photographs of crime victims as it relates to the Victim Witness Office.
– Performs related tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
– Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
– Minimum of 1 year of related administrative support work experience.
– Must be able to obtain a VCIN certification within three (3) months.
– Valid Virginia driver’s license is required by employment start date.
– Must pass a criminal background check.
TO APPLY; to view the complete job posting and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.
• Link: APPLY NOW
• Job Deadline: Friday, January 06, 2023
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary: Preferred hiring amount between $35,373.05 to $46,425.60 annually, plus benefits
• Benefits: Yes, Full Benefits
• Job Category: Police
• Job Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• City, Town, or County: City of Charlottesville