Victim/Witness Coordinator-Baltimore Police Dept

Baltimore City; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Job summary

Baltimore City is seeking a Forensic Scientist II to perform chemical, biological, physical or comparative analyses of criminal evidence in the city’s forensic lab. You will handle unknown substances across disciplines such as Firearms, Toxicology, Serology, DNA, and Latent Print Examination.

This role involves rotating shifts and 24/7 on-call duties. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience in a law enforcement context, with strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: three years in counseling others, case management, paraprofessional legal work or investigations in law enforcement.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex analysis of criminal evidence across forensic disciplines.
• Work rotating shifts and be on-call 24/7.
• Operate in a lab with exposure to hazardous substances and sharp instruments.

Skills

Judicial knowledge

Public safety knowledge

Victim/witness support

Oral and written communication

PC and software for justice system

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Salary Range: $ _ 62,095.00 _ - $101,206.00 _ Annually _

_ Hiring Salary Pay: $62,095.00 _

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimorea great placeto live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here_: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

CLASS DEFINITION

A Forensic Scientist II conducts complex levels of work in chemical, biological, physical or comparative analysis of criminal evidence in the Forensic Lab of unknown substances and evidence involved in crimes. Employees perform laboratory tests or comparative analyses in one of the specialized forensic disciplines: Firearms and toolmaking; Controlled Dangerous Substances; Toxicology, Serology, DNA, Trace Evidence or Latent Print Examination. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class work a rotating shift and are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals, unknown dangerous substances and sharp laboratory instruments. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in counseling others, case management, paraprofessional legal work or conducting research or investigations in a law enforcement environment.

OR

NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE:**

Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of judicial system proceedings.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public safety agencies and services.
• Knowledge of community resources and functions.
• Skill in gaining the trust of victims and witnesses of crime.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with victims and witnesses, law enforcement, agency personnel and the general public.
• Ability to assess mental and emotional health of others.
• Ability to be responsive and helpful to individuals and families in crises.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement and housing personnel, professionals and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and commonly utilized business and justice system software in the performance of duties.
• Ability to document information and maintain accurate records.

Background Check

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

Selection Process

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination.The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER