CITY OF SALISBURY
IDENTIFICATION SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
To perform technical
services in the Police Department Crime Laboratory which involves the use of
general and specialized equipment; to coordinate efforts at crime scene; and to
identify and match evidence.
SUPERVISION
RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general
supervision from the Police Sergeant.
Exercises no
supervision.
EXAMPLES OF
DUTIES - Duties may include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Perform as
specialized photographer by taking pictures, darkroom developing, printing and
enlargement of pictures, video taping, and maintaining appropriate files.
Perform as a
specialist in printing, lifting, identifying and classifying fingerprints using
the Henry Classification System.
Perform as a
specialist in collecting and reporting all types of evidence found at a crime
scene such as: blood samples, hair
samples, fiber samples, gun powder residue and drug testing.
Maintain a good
working file on all collected evidence and maintain fingerprint card file and
mug shot file.
Maintain inventory of
materials used and needed; and reorder supplies as needed.
Perform basic
maintenance on all issued equipment such as cameras, vehicle and booking room
equipment.
Assist in updating
criminalistic training for patrol officers.
Testify in court as a
witness in fingerprinting and photography; and prepare visual aid evidence for
presentation in court.
Attend and
photograph/video tape all autopsies resulting from suspicious deaths.
Respond to job call back
after working hours and/or on weekends.
Perform related
duties as assigned.
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Specialist (continued)
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of police
photography.
Methods and techniques of fingerprinting
using the Henry Classification System.
Principles and procedures of record
keeping and reporting.
Principles of chemistry and
corresponding field and laboratory procedures.
Ability to:
Effectively administer a variety of
crime scene activities.
Interpret
and apply applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and
policies.
Perform as a Police Officer.
Collect and process all crime scene
evidence.
Communicate
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Respond to job call back.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and
talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to
finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
CITY OF SALISBURY
Identification
Specialist (continued)
EDUCATION,
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of
education, experience and training that would likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Equivalent
to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course
work in Police Science or a
related field.
Experience:
Three
years as a certified Law Enforcement Officer.
Two years of responsible identification specialist experience is
desirable.
Training:
Additional specialized training in
photography and fingerprinting
or related field.
LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid North Carolina driver's license.
Possession of, or
ability to obtain, certification awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice
Education and Training Standards Commission.
Possession of
residential telephone service required.