Crime Scene Analyst II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• 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; AND
• Three 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 4 years. 

Licenses and Certifications

• 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 complete and maintain certification as Crime Scene Investigator (Level I) from the International Association for Identification (IAI) within one year of the appointment to Crime Scene Analyst II.
• 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.

2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume: The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process.  The selection process will include (dates to be determined).

3. Oral Board Interview (Passing Score 70%, Weight 100%)

4. Pre-Employment Screening – ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 3 to 4 months to complete.  Background Screening/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. Applicants who proceed in the selection process will be required to complete an extensive police background. Among other items, the following are disqualifying behaviors:

·         Any felony conviction.

·         Any domestic violence conviction.

·         Gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

·         Although there have been recent changes to laws regarding the legal possession and consumption of marijuana, the City of North Las Vegas will continue to adhere to its professional standards and guidelines as it relates to recent and continuous use of the drug.

5. Selection/Offers

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:

Angela White

Talent Acquisition Partner 

whitean@cityofnorthlasvegas.com