Crime Scene Analyst I/II

Qualifications and Attributes:

Education and Experience:

Crime Scene Analyst I

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with the major course work in criminal justice, police science, forensic science, or a closely related field;

OR

• Two years of paid full time progressively responsible continuous, uninterrupted experience conducting crime scene investigations and performing field crime scene processing/analysis of evidence for an investigative municipal police agency, county sheriffs office, or governmental agency but not limited to a county coroner’s office or medical examiner’s office within the last 3 years.

Crime Scene Analyst II

In addition to the minimum requirements for Crime Scene Analyst I:

• One year of experience as a Crime Scene Analyst I for the City of North Las Vegas

OR

• Three years of paid full time progressively responsible continuous, uninterrupted experience conducting crime scene investigations and performing lab processing/analysis of evidence for an investigative municipal police agency, county sheriffs office, or governmental agency but not limited to a county coroner’s office or medical examiner’s office within the last 4 years.

Licenses and Certifications:

Crime Scene Analyst I:

• Must be a US citizen and a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record and ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within required time frame.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological exam.
• Must satisfactorily complete the North Las Vegas Police Department Crime Scene Investigators Field Training Program within the allotted time frame for the program.
• Must be able to obtain certification from the American Institute of Applied Science (AIAS) correspondence course in Forensic Science or equivalent within one year from the date of hire.
• Must exhibit the ability to obtain certification as a Crime Scene Technician (level 1) from the International Association for Identification (IAI) to move to the Crime Scene Analyst II level.
• Must attend and graduate from a Crime Scene Investigation Academy, if previously not accomplished.

Crime Scene Analyst II:

In addition to the above:

• Must complete and maintain certification as Crime Scene Technician (Level I) from the International Association for Identification (IAI) within one year of the appointment to Crime Scene Analyst II.
• Must have attended 40 hours of Advanced Crime Scene Investigations Training as a Crime Scene Analyst I, or equivalent.

SELECTION PROCESS

** Testing dates will be as follows:

Out of State Applicants: Monday, January 30 2022, testing will start at 7:00am and last all day (This will include the Written Exam, Practical, and Oral Board)

In State Applicants Written Exam: Monday January 30, 2022, 7:00 am - 10:00 am

Practical and Oral Board will be scheduled between January 31, 2022 and February 3, 2022

1. Written Exam (Passing Score: 70%, Weight: 40%)

*Must pass the Written at 70% to move on to the Practical Round

2. Practical Exam (Passing Score 70%, Weight: 20%)
*Must pass the Practical at 70% in order to move onto the Oral Interview round

3. Oral board Interview (Passing Score 70%, Weight: 40%)

4. Background Investigation
 Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process.

5. Selection/Offers

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen; and physical examinations to include a psychological evaluation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is expected to work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions; includes exposure to unpleasant sights and odors as well as human body fluids, other biological hazards, and dangerous chemicals.
Regular and timely attendance is required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
The City of North Las Vegas offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

Comprehensive group health insurance plan
Disability insurance
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Vacation, Sick leave, and excellent retirement benefits
Bilingual pay (testing required)