CRIMINALIST I

Position Description APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is offering an exciting career opportunity for a dynamic individual with exceptional analytical skills interested in a position as a Criminalist I.

The Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, under the administration of an elected Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, is responsible for the enforcement of all public safety laws within the County of Fresno. In addition, the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office is responsible for the detention of incarcerated persons as required by state, federal and case law, and applicable regulations.

The Criminalist I, reporting to a Supervising Criminalist, examines, tests, and analyzes physical evidence materials, such as physiological fluids, firearms, and a variety of organic and non-organic matter, primarily in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include conducting chemical tests and experiments; blood typing; transferring evidence; operating and adjusting laboratory equipment; preparing court/trial evidence, and testifying in court.
Please note : The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur and may also be used to fill both extra help and permanently allocated positions. Individuals selected for extra help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

As a condition of employment with the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator's Office, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph or Computer Voice Stress Analysis examination, and medical and psychological examinations (background materials for failed candidates are retained for three years). The background investigation includes employment/credit histories, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

Positions in this classification are in MEDICAL GROUP IV - Safety Officer: This group includes law enforcement positions which are covered by the Safety Officer provisions of the County's retirement plan. Sound physical condition in all respects is required because of exposure to and need to counteract and control, violent action or behavior. Heavy physical activity as described in Medical Group III may be encountered occasionally to frequently depending upon specific assignments and emergency situations.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Samples of Duties Please click here to view the Samples of Duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
Minimum Qualifications Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Criminalistics, or a closely related natural science field that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system. The degree must include a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester units of General Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis, and Organic Chemistry with a lab.

Experience : One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience involving the use of laboratory equipment and materials in the performance of chemical and microscopic tests and experiments.

License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Note : Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education and/or experience background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.

TO PREVENT THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE NOTE:

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and filing requirements for this position by the filing deadline.
• A completed Fresno County employment application is requiredand must be current, complete, and accurate. Amendments will not be allowed after the filing deadline.
  • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Please fully list your work experience, including current position. Failure to list current, complete and accurate education/work experience within the job application (including employment with the County of Fresno) will result in the disqualification of your application.
• In the Education section of your application, please provide complete information for each school attended, including the school's name and location, the type and number of units earned (semester or quarter), type of degree earned and which major or program was completed. Failure to completely list education within the job application will result in the disqualification of your application.
  • College/university transcripts are required to verify completion of required degree and coursework. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are not necessary for this application.
  • If you have completed education in a foreign college or university and are using this education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received within the United States' accredited college or university system or your application will not be accepted. Documentation must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may either attach a copy to your application or email a copy to HREmploymentServices@FresnoCountyCA.gov.

A valid driver's license is required and the number must be listed on your application. Failure to provide this number on your application will result in the disqualification of your application. SELECTION PROCESS :

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and filing requirements, applicants may be scheduled for one of the processes listed below:

• Written Examination - If required, the written examination will be offered in an online format. Please indicate on the supplemental questionnaire if you have the ability to complete an online examination.
• Oral Examination - An oral examination includes a panel consisting of at least two members within a similar field of expertise as the vacancy. Candidates are asked structured questions and must respond orally to allow the panel to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant. If required, the oral examination will be administered in an online format.
• Certify Without Examination - In instances where the number of eligible candidates is less than or equal to the number of qualified applicants the Department is entitled to receive under Personnel Rule 4212, the competitive examination process will be waived and the names will be certified without an examination.

Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months (may be extended up to 12 months) and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Fresno County Application
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Transcripts which verify completion of the required degree and coursework

Please note : All required application materials must be received online only via our website by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Notices from Human Resources regarding your application will be sent via email only. Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.HOW TO APPLY:
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted online only. The online application may be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com.

Open the job information flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Failure to complete the job application or failure to follow the application instructions will result in the disqualification of the applicant. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.

Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of this recruitment at any time by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.

Please be advised that it is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

For the safety of our employees, the County of Fresno complies with all Federal, State and Local Orders related to COVID-19, including Cal OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS - The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Analyst: Tiffany Lee

Closing Date/Time: 12/4/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

12/4/2024 4:00 PM Pacific

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