Victim/Witness Coordinator-Baltimore Police Dept

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A Forensic Scientist II conducts complex levels of work in chemical, biological, physical or comparative analysis of criminal evidence in the Forensic Lab of unknown substances and evidence involved in crimes. Employees perform laboratory tests or comparative analyses in one of the specialized forensic disciplines: Firearms and toolmaking; Controlled Dangerous Substances; Toxicology, Serology, DNA, Trace Evidence or Latent Print Examination. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical supervisor. Employees in this class work a rotating shift and are on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Work is performed in a laboratory where there is exposure to toxic fumes and chemicals, unknown dangerous substances and sharp laboratory instruments. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

• Knowledge of judicial system proceedings.
• Knowledge of law enforcement and public safety agencies and services.
• Knowledge of community resources and functions.
• Skill in gaining the trust of victims and witnesses of crime.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with victims and witnesses, law enforcement, agency personnel and the general public.
• Ability to assess mental and emotional health of others. 
• Ability to be responsive and helpful to individuals and families in crises. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement and housing personnel, professionals and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and commonly utilized business and justice system software in the performance of duties.
• Ability to document information and maintain accurate records.

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory one-year probation. 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                    

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org. 

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented in your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

If you have any questions please contact Dayvon Smith, Recruitment Talent & Acquisition Specialist via email at Dayvon.Smith@baltimorecity.gov.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.