Forensic Laboratory Evidence/Administration Technician I

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Forensic Laboratory Evidence/Administration Technician I

Salary

$28.87 - $33.06 Hourly

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

1024JUL24-TC-TNB

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/02/2024

Closing Date

7/16/2024 3:00 PM Pacific

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• Benefits

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Position Overview

*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.

*This recruitment is limited to the first 100 qualified applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Forensic Laboratory Evidence/Administrative Technician I in the Police Department. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**

Under general supervision, performs a broad range of specialized functions involving the handling, documentation and tracking of forensic evidence along with completion of administrative tasks, some of which are unique to a forensic laboratory; and performs related duties as assigned.

Candidate will be handling human blood and other biological matrices that may contain blood borne pathogens, blood borne infections/diseases, and other hazards. Candidate will also be testifying in court in regard to the actions taken when transporting, handling, and accessioning the blood; and in regard to accepted principles of evidence handling and security, safety practices/procedures and the chain of custody. Please thoroughly review the job description for further details regarding the essential functions of the classification.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.

• Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.

  SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected

• Work-Life Balance

• Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237059)

• Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064)

• Retirement Benefits

• Nevada PERS (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/eap-all-employee-benefits/retirement/public-employees-retirement-system) (Public Employees' Retirement System)

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

• Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more!

• *Click here (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/home-hr) to review all City Employee Benefits

PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ):

The final step in the selection process is the police background investigation. If you are among the group of candidates moving forward to the final steps, you will be required to go through a thorough police background process and complete and submit a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ). Please note: the background process does influence the selection process. Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showdocument?id=13872&t=638536341539574428) to view the PHQ successful candidates will be required to complete.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1068930) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/police) to learn more about the Police Department.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business management, business administration or public administration

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible or directly related administrative experience

• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered

• Must have sufficient keyboarding skills of 45 net words per minute

• Must complete training for criminal witness testimony within six (6) months of appointment.

• Required to obtain certification in JLink, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Shared Computer Operations for Protection and Enforcement (SCOPE) and Law Enforcement Records Management System (RMS) within one (1) year of hire, and maintain annual re-training and certification.

• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

• Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

• Desirable: Knowledge of operational forensic laboratory procedures and department policies.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Remote/Online Typing Test* (Pass/Fail): After closing date/time of job announcement

*This position requires candidates to type 45 words per minute. Candidates will be required to complete an online typing test to verify that they meet the minimum typing requirements listed in the job description. All candidates will be sent an email with a link to the typing test. This test must be completed by the date/time listed in the notice/invite. Candidates who successfully complete the online typing test will be eligible to move to the next step of the assessment process (based on typing a minimum of 45 net words per minute.) Candidates who do not initially receive a typing score of 45 net WPM or higher will not be eligible to move forward in the recruitment.

Candidates will be required to pass the typing portion of the written examination based on the number of net words per minute (WPM) listed in the minimum qualifications. There are free practice typing tests online if you would like to gauge your speed and practice prior to the assessment date. However, you must pass the test we administer, and we will utilize the score you receive from our exam.

Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Date to be Determined

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

In-Person Selection Interview - Date to be Determined

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.

IMPORTANT: Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1068930) to view the physical requirements of the job. As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust

• Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost

• Employer paid Long Term Disability – Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved

• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee

• Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents

• Employee Assistance Program – 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household

• Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• No Social Security tax on employee's wages

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program – Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage

PAID LEAVE

VACATION

• Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond

  SICK LEAVE

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire

  BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson

  HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year

• Two (2) floating holidays per year

• The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

• Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

• Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing

• A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

• Auto and Home Insurance

• 529 College Savings Plan

• Supplemental Term Life Insurance

• Legal Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Identity and Credit Protection

• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program

Revised 03/24