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SHERIFF / PERSONNEL - Sheriff Dave Kain
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a) OTHER THAN “A” STEP - Request approval to appoint applicant as Evidence Technician, Range 26, Step 5, upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements
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Financial Impact:
The funds for this position are currently budgeted in the FY 2024-25, Budget Unit 2027.
Background Information:
The candidate selected for this position has over 8 years of extensive experience working for an allied Police Agency as a Police Records Technician and currently a Community Service Officer as a Field Evidence Technician. This candidate has processed or led in processing over 70 crime scenes, including homicides and various major crimes. The candidate has extensive knowledge in the identification, documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence. The candidate is well versed in the evidence chain of command and works closely with the respective District Attorney’s Office regarding evidence. The candidate has analyzed over 290 fingerprints and is one of only 3 local fingerprint analysts in the area. The candidate has attended over 270 hours of POST training related to crime scene and evidence processing, including courses in Basic Crime Scene investigation, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Photography and Forensic Entomology. The candidate conducts routine training for Crime Scene Unit personnel and Police Officers.
The candidate’s training and experience well exceeds the minimum qualifications of the classification and justifies placement at Range 26, step 5 within the Deputy Sheriff Association (DSA).
The Personnel Office has reviewed the candidate’s qualifications and agrees with placement at Salary Range 26, Step 5 upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.