Police Laboratory Assistant Jobs

Job Summary

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The Police Crime Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of complex, technical and specialized public safety support duties specific to the Crime Laboratory. The focus will be to provide general support to the Crime Laboratory as well as act as a liaison between the crime lab, other agencies, the courts, and internal staff regarding evidence and lab processes.

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Employees enjoy a professional and friendly service-based environment and work confidently and cooperatively with all staff in the police department.

What You Will Do

Office Tasks: Correspondence via email, telephone, and in person to sworn and civilian personnel and external customers, regarding evidence submissions. Answer phones, address questions, and/or route calls as appropriate. Assist with lab supply orders by receipting and inventorying them. File, maintain, and manage case folders/archives. Able to explain complex policies and procedures over the phone, while diffusing difficult conversations.

Lab Assistance: Functions will include lab safety, lab cleanliness, preparation of manuals, maintenance of manuals, accreditation document monitoring, receiving/distribution of evidence/mail, calibrating evidence with case numbers, evidence processing with Criminalist, maintain lab database (consumables, logs, evidence processing), test firing weapons for shell casing analysis, and image calibration for latent print images.

In-the-Field: Take notes of evidence located, assist in packaging and logging of evidence, package/transport/dispose of hazardous materials, operate the Crime Lab vehicle and respond to crime, be available for callouts to assist Criminalists with crime scene, and collection of fingerprints from deceased person.

Court Preparation: Assist with court preparation and assist evidence technicians with evidence views. Some preparation of evidence for analysis by the technicians. Being present and assisting with the evidence collection of National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) evidence.

Computer Management: Work with the department’s record management systems, Mark43, Evidence on Q, and Crime Lab on Q.

Character: Certain aspects of work assignments can result in significant legal ramifications if not performed properly, so the employee is expected to demonstrate a high degree of professional and moral integrity and use independent judgment to organize and implement duties according to established procedures. Confidently and accurately testify in court proceedings regarding the chain of custody, evidence collection and processing.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Employee health clinic.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employee wellness program.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Employee assistance program.
• Competitive pay.
• Position schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem’s driving standards.
• Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• High school degree or G.E.D. certificate, and training or work experience in police/community assistance, mediation skills or social work, providing the ability to deal with individuals and groups with understanding, tact, and courtesy, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Preference will be given to candidates who possess an Associate degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Quantitative Analysis, or related field.
• Must have two years of college with coursework in at least two of the following: life or physical science, forensics, data processing, or photography; and one year experience in a photographic or forensic laboratory, or related experience.

What You Will Bring Along

• Respectfully seek to understand, and value individual differences to foster and support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Quickly learn and apply a variety of City and department policies and procedures.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Team-oriented, able to communicate effectively, and communicate compassionately across a broad range of personalities and a diverse population.
• Must have positive problem-solving skills and a strong focus on customer service.
• Maintain good working relations with other employees, agencies, and the public.
• Detail-oriented, able to prioritize, and multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.

About us:

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.

A Full-service City, Salem Has Eight Primary Departments

Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

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How can I apply?

The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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