Crime Lab Technician - Grant Funded #2408-314900-01

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is a highly respected law enforcement agency, both in our community and nationally. Our progressive department provides exciting opportunities for law enforcement professionals to develop partnerships with our citizens in order to prevent the next crime, and to enhance the quality of life within our community always treating people with fairness and respect. The department employs nearly 2,000 sworn officers and over 500 civilians serving a jurisdiction with close to 1 million people. Our employees are men and women from diverse backgrounds interested in meeting the needs of and serving an equally diverse community. The men and women of the CMPD are committed to providing the very best service possible and maintaining the high level of confidence this community has in us.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

This is a technical and administrative support position that is assigned to the CMPD Crime Lab Biology Section. This position requires the individual to work independently performing complex duties including some clerical, administrative and technical assignments in a laboratory setting. This position also requires the individual to exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing tasks involving significant procedures and detailed sequences of an advanced nature. The Crime Lab Technician generally will not conduct analyses that require subjective opinions and/or the use of complex instrumentation. This is a part-time position funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative grant program and assigned to the Crime Lab.

• Document and re-package evidence being sent to vendor laboratories and create manifests
• Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and scientific, laboratory techniques.
• Operate and maintain laboratory or field forensic equipment and apparatus.
• Assist analysts and cold case investigator in the preparation of case files.
• Enters case assignments and technical service requests into the Laboratory Information Management system.
• Maintains the evidence flow through the section to include receiving, releasing or transfer of the evidence as determined by the section supervisor.
• Receives, routes and disseminates reports and other information to detectives, attorneys or other departments.
• Maintains laboratory files, maintenance log books, training records and data bases.
• Orders and maintains laboratory and office supplies.
• Manages and prioritizes requests for service.
• Performs routine maintenance and calibration of complex lab instrumentation
• Maintains safe conditions in the laboratory and conducts laboratory procedures in accordance with ASCLD/LAB policies.
• Prepares reagents and keeps laboratory cleaned and stocked with critical supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High School graduation with three (3) years of laboratory experience or an Associate Degree in Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry or a related field with one (1) year of related experience. • Must be highly computer literate with very strong organizational skills. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with detectives and attorneys.

High School Graduate or Equivalent and five years of related work experience

OR

Associate's Degree and three years of related work experience

OR

Bachelor's Degree and one year or related work experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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