This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. Pay Schedule XII, Grade 8 MA vacancy exists in the Police Department, Administrative and Technical Services Bureau/ Forensic Services Section. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You MUST attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application. Examples of Duties Under general supervision, supervises the handling, analysis, reporting of results of analysis and/or the quality assurance of evidence as part of police and fire investigations in one or more units of the Forensic Services Section of the Baltimore County Police Department. Establishes and enforces procedures for the accountability and integrity of evidence and case records in one or more units of the Forensic Services Section. Develops and maintains unit specific manuals. Ensures proper training of employees. Establishes and enforces procedures for the casework performed, analyses and results reported, and quality assurance thereof in one or more units of the Forensic Services Section. Supports the objectives of the Forensic Services Section regarding budget, human resources and productivity by monitoring progress and preparing associated documentation for one or more units of the Forensic Services Section. Monitors attendance and workflow to optimize the efficiency of work performed in one or more of the units of the Forensic Services Section. Maintains communication and networks outside of the Forensic Services Section in order to further the mission of the Section; participates in professional forums; communicates with peers and customers in a professional manner. Cultivates a positive working environment by incorporating teamwork and wellness strategies for one or more units within the Forensic Services Section. Assists other Forensic Services personnel as necessary to assure proper functioning of the unit or Section. Examples of Other Duties Prepares and delivers presentations on forensic services to community groups. May attend training sessions, both locally and out-of-state, to keep abreast of new developments and learn new techniques. May attend conferences and meetings to gather information and represent the unit or Section. Performs other related duties as required.(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.) Qualifications Possession of a bachelor's degree in a biological or physical science, criminalistics, criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science, information technology, or a related field. Plus. Five (5) years' experience in forensics, computer forensics or evidence collection. (Qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.) Licenses and Certificates. Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a non-commercial, class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment. Some positions may require certification through the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) as a Certified Computer Forensics Examiner (CCFE) and Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist (CEECS). Some positions may require certification in A by the Computing Technology Industry Association. Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education. Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable as long as they indicate the degree awarded and have the name of the school printed on them. Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.