Crime Lab Forensic Scientist 3 – Latent Print Unit
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Position Description
The Forensic Scientist 3 – Latent Print Unit shall be directly accountable to the Forensic Scientist Supervisor – Latent Print Unit for the performance of complex forensic professional and analytical work under limited supervision.Some positions may have mandatory out-of-town travel requirements as well as various shift assignments that include evening and weekend work, as well as callout status.
The Metro Nashville Police Department is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment sounds appealing and exciting, you may want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.
- Candidate must receive and maintain a passing status from Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) background check.
Typical Duties
- Examines physical evidence using scientific method, various scientific instruments and technical software.
- Follows laboratory procedures, quality control, quality assurance, safety and security guidelines.
- Prepares case files and reports results and conclusions for court presentations and interviews based on internal policy and accreditation standards.
- Conducts technical and/or administrative reviews on scientific analyses and reports.
- Testifies as an expert witness in courts regarding conclusions of performed examinations.
- Conducts quality control testing on reagents and supplies.
- Conducts validations, performance checks, recalibrations, and maintains records of laboratory equipment.
- Communicates with law enforcement officials and attorneys by oral and written report format.
- Maintains education, proficiency testing, and/or certification in specified forensic science discipline.
- Acts as a unit training officer as requested.
- Assists with short- and long-term planning of goals of forensic unit.
- Works on special projects, prepares reports and presents information as assigned.
- Performs administrative duties.
- May act as Technical Leader, Forensic Supervisor, or Quality Manager when needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors Degree and five (5) years of experience in latent print casework in a scientific laboratory.- NO SUBSTITUTION
LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- IAI (International Association for Identification) Latent Print Certification
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.
CORE BENEFITS
Medical
: Choice of two plans Metro pays 75% of premium
Dental
: Choice of two plans Metro pays for single coverage
Basic Life
: $50,000 basic term life coverage Metro pays 100% of premium
Pension*
: Formula-driven pension 100% Metro funded 10 year vesting for new employees
Paid Family Leave
: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)
Longevity
: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service increases annually up to 20 years
Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program
: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free
Other**
: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro
Paid leave
: (Full-time employees)
- Vacation: 20 vacation days a year
- Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)
- Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
- Personal leave: 3 days per year
- Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave
- Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service Civilian Pension – Age 60 with 25 years service
