New Orleans, Louisiana
CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE (CLASS CODE 5280)
New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Entry level duties involved in the collecting, documenting, and preserving of evidence at a crime scene; and related work as required.Shift, weekend, and holiday work is required.High School graduation or G.E.D. Equivalency Diploma issued by a State Department of Education.Valid Driver's License.EITHER :
One (1) year of experience as a Laboratory Technician I or Laboratory Technician II with the New Orleans Police Department in the Scientific Investigation Division.OR :
One (1) year of full-time experience in crime scene investigation.OR :
Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least twelve (12) credit hours in Criminal Justice, Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science, or a closely related scientific field.
Official transcripts must be presented to the New Orleans Civil Service Department within two (2) weeks of application.This position requires a one-year probationary period.A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.Note :
The Police Department will conduct a background investigation which will include a voice stress test, a urinalysis to detect usage of illegal narcotic substances, and a check of arrest and conviction record.This is an original entrance and promotional examination.THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT : Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire.BACKGROUND CHECK:
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history.APPLICATIONS:
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.WORKING TEST PERIOD:
Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:
The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
is required of all applicants.IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:
On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)
must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification.
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One (1) year of experience as a Laboratory Technician I or Laboratory Technician II with the New Orleans Police Department in the Scientific Investigation Division.OR :
One (1) year of full-time experience in crime scene investigation.OR :
Sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university with at least twelve (12) credit hours in Criminal Justice, Chemistry, Biology, Forensic Science, or a closely related scientific field.
Official transcripts must be presented to the New Orleans Civil Service Department within two (2) weeks of application.This position requires a one-year probationary period.A rating of training and experience, weighted 100%. All related previous experience will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for related experience gained within the last ten (10) years.Note :
The Police Department will conduct a background investigation which will include a voice stress test, a urinalysis to detect usage of illegal narcotic substances, and a check of arrest and conviction record.This is an original entrance and promotional examination.THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY.DOMICILE REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT : Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full-time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire.BACKGROUND CHECK:
The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant’s criminal history.APPLICATIONS:
Applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received, as specified on this announcement.WORKING TEST PERIOD:
Effective August 1, 2023, the working test (probationary) period for all positions in the classified service is one year.SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING:
The City of New Orleans has a comprehensive program of substance abuse testing.A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
is required for all original entrance probationary appointments to ACTIVE classifications.GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
is required of all applicants.IMPORTANT : Applicants who are licensed to drive should have a current license on their person for purposes of identification during all phases of an examination.VETERANS PREFERENCE:
On original entrance examinations, veterans shall receive additional credit if claimed.HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED)
must be issued by a state Department of Education or an institution recognized by a state Department of Education.ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
An accredited college or university is an institution that is accredited as a college or university by an organization that is recognized by the USDE (United States Department of Education).EXPERIENCE:
Applicants will not receive credit for unpaid work unless specified on the job announcement.PROFESSIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
The Civil Service Department defines this experience as experience gained in a position that required a Bachelor's Degree upon entrance.OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT OR PROMOTION:
Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education, driver's license, and/or professional licenses/certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification.
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