CSI Detective (Internal Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Applicants Only)

Description

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking a CSI Detective to join their team in the Investigative division/Forensic Science Laboratory. Sheriff's CSI Detectives conduct crime scene investigations in communities where the Sheriff's Office is the primary provider of law-enforcement services, in communities where the local police department requests assistance, and in county facilities, including but not limited to, Hennepin Healthcare, North Memorial Hospital, and the Adult Corrections Facility.

Targeted starting salary range:

Sheriff's Detective: $84,608.16-$115.019.18 Annually

Full salary range:

Sheriff's Detective: $76,679.45-$115,019.18 Annually

Location and hours:

This position may be assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Forensic Science Laboratory division unit and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Sheriff's Detective.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Gather, preserve, and analyze facts and evidence.

• Give authorized information to attorneys, other law enforcement officers, and the public.

• Locate, collect, preserve evidence.

• Photograph crime scenes and accident scenes.

• Measure, sketch, and complete diagrams of crime scenes.

• Package evidence for transportation to forensic laboratory facility.

• Locate, develop, and recover latent fingerprints.

• Preform specialized functions including bloodstain pattern recognition, shooting reconstruction/trajectory analysis, and forensic mapping.

• Prepare material evidence for courtroom presentations, testify in court, and present and explain photographs, charts, and exhibits.

• Educate law enforcement agencies in crime scene management.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Five years or more of law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.

• Associate degree or higher and three or more years of law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer.

Must be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota. Availability to work a flexible schedule including on-call, weekends, holidays, a rotating schedule, and emergency call back 24 hours a day. A valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Training and Competency testing in:

• Trajectory/shooting reconstruction.

• Forensic mapping proficient.

• 7x GPS Mapper.

• X7 3D Scanner.

• DNA and Bloodstain Pattern Recognition.

• 360 Panoramic Camera operation.

Training in:

• Leucocrystal Violet (LCV).

• Bluestar.

• Footwear impression photography and collection.

• Toolmark impression photography and collection.

• Familiarization with D7200 Nikon camera.

• Firearms safe handling.

Ability to:

• Apply problem solving skills and make data driven recommendations for action.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment. Applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor on an on-going basis until the vacancy is filled. Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lidy Vu

Lidy.Vu@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current or probationary employee with the rank of Crime Scene Investigator? Limited duration employees are not eligible.

• Yes

• No

02

This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit.

Must be licensed as a Peace Officer by the State of Minnesota.

This position may be assigned to the Crime Scene Unit of the Forensic Science Laboratory Division unit and requires flexibility in hours including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, holidays, and requires being on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, and 365 days/year.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

03

Have you completed an associate degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

04

If you have completed post-high school education, please list the school(s) you attended, number of credits earned, and indicate your major area(s) of specialization and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many years of law enforcement experience do you have as a licensed peace officer?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

06

Briefly describe your law enforcement experience as a licensed peace officer, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you have in criminal investigations?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

08

Briefly describe experience in criminal investigations, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Which of the following do you have training or proficiency in? Check all that apply.

• Forensic Mapping

• Leucocrystal Violet

• Bluestar

• Footwear impression photography and collection

• Toolmark impression photography and collection

• D7200 Nikon camera

• DNA and bloodstain pattern recognition

• 360 panoramic camera operation

• None of the above

10

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs