Senior Forensic Analyst- Sheriff's Office
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Salary: $60,136.00 - $90,206.00 *DOE (Depends on Experience). Also note: "All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer." So we have Pay info.
- Job Summary: Provides and supports crime scene processing and forensic evidence collection. Performs and supports all types of crime scene processing and evidence collection but may be assigned a specialized area of focus and serve as a lead in that area.
- Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree ... and three (3) years of experience in crime lab techniques; OR seven (7) years of experience ...; or combination. Related experience list: Latent Print Processing/Analysis, Firearms/NIBIN, Digital Evidence Processing, FARO, and/or Blood Spatter. Must be an IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator at time of hire. Must obtain and maintain IAI certification for either Crime Scene Analyst or Senior Crime Scene Analyst within one (1) year of hire date. Must have Phlebotomy License at time of hire or obtain it within one (1) year. Must have valid Utah driver's license. Must reside within 50 miles from the center of Salt Lake County (4748 S. 440 W) to ensure compliance with the Sheriff’s Office vehicle use policy and timely call out response. Due to nature, must pass background check, negative drug test before starting, subject to random alcohol and drug testing. Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience.
- Essential Functions: long list of duties.
- Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa): list of knowledge and skills.
- Working Conditions And Physical Requirements: description.
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION: includes office setting risks, exposure to hazards, etc.
We need to decide sections.
We have:
- About the role: could be Job Summary.
- Responsibilities: Essential Functions.
- Requirements: Minimum Qualifications? Or maybe Requirements includes certifications, licenses, residency, background check, etc.
- Qualifications: Education and experience.
- Skills: Knowledge, Skills And Abilities.
- Benefits: Not mentioned explicitly. No benefits info. So we should NOT include Benefits section.
- Pay: Salary range.
- Schedule: Working conditions mention "ability to work all hours of the day and night, on weekends, holidays, on a 24-hour on-call schedule." Also "Frequent travel...". So schedule info present.
Thus we include sections: About the role (Job Summary), Responsibilities (Essential Functions), Requirements (maybe combine Minimum Qualifications + certifications etc), Qualifications (Education/Experience), Skills (KSAs), Pay, Schedule.
We must not create sections with filler. Ensure each has substantive content.
We need to use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them appropriately.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID/requisition numbers.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting doesn't seem to have those except maybe some repeated lines (like "Frequent travel in crime scene vehicles is required in the daily performance of the job duties." appears twice). We should deduplicate.
We need to ensure we keep all substantive info.
Let's extract sections.
**About the role (Job Summary)**:
"Provides and supports crime scene processing and forensic evidence collection. Performs and supports all types of crime scene processing and evidence collection but may be assigned a specialized area of focus and serve as a lead in that area."
That's it.
**Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:
List each duty. Let's extract bullet points from the long paragraph.
Essential Functions text:
"Processes crime scenes in the search and recovery of latent finger and palm prints, shoe wear & tire tread impressions, trace evidence, DNA and other physical evidence.
Documents crime scenes by various photography/video technologies, detailing notes of the scene, and completes sketches and 3-D diagrams as necessary.
Manages evidence ensuring procedures are followed/completed according to SOP's, Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert Criteria.
Gathers, preserves, books and/or stores evidence, maintaining integrity of evidence through appropriate collection, handling, security, and chain of custody, etc.
Conducts latent fingerprint and palm print searches for criminal identification and elimination purposes using the ABIS (Automated Biometric Identification System) or other automated fingerprint systems.
Administers/conducts tests or examinations and/or evaluates results of physical evidence.
Writes reports documenting findings and conclusions of casework. Writes or drafts technical reports, articles, or related material based on research, investigation, or analysis.
Prepares exhibits for court proceedings as required.
Responds to area hospitals and the medical examiners’ office building for autopsies to document and collect evidence in criminal investigations.
Prepares chemicals/solutions used to process latent prints and blood enhancement.
May provide expert testimony in court on matters related to crime scene investigation techniques and photography, evidence chain of custody, etc.
Delivers presentations, training, instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public as assigned.
Operates LiveScan (digital fingerprinting system) for criminal cases and the general public.
Collects money and operates the cash register.
Performs blood draws on subjects to determine drug and alcohol content.
Operates, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts specialized equipment.
Ensures laboratory, office, and photographic equipment are in good working order and work areas are kept clean.
Drives, maintains, and keeps standard size marked crime scene vehicles clean.
Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the fields of crime analysis, photography, fingerprint identification, and forensics, and trains in those areas."
We need to keep all these. Use
- for each.
**Requirements**: This could include certifications, licenses, residency, background check, drug test, etc. Also maybe "Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience." That's a preference, could be part of Requirements or Qualifications.
Let's list:
- Must be an IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator at the time of hire.
- Must obtain and maintain IAI certification for either Crime Scene Analyst or Senior Crime Scene Analyst within one (1) year of hire date.
- Must have Phlebotomy License at time of hire or obtain it within one (1) year.
- Must have valid Utah driver's license.
- Must reside within 50 miles from the center of Salt Lake County (4748 S. 440 W) to ensure compliance with the Sheriff’s Office vehicle use policy and timely call out response.
- Must pass a required Sheriff’s Office pre-employment background check.
- Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
- Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
- Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience.
Also maybe "All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer." That's about salary offer, could be in Pay section.
**Qualifications**: Education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, Criminalistics, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, or related field; and three (3) years of experience in crime lab techniques; OR seven (7) years of experience in crime lab techniques from a recognized forensic laboratory; or a combination of education and/or experience.
- Related experience would be in one or more of the following areas: Latent Print Processing/Analysis, Firearms/NIBIN, Digital Evidence Processing, FARO, and/or Blood Spatter.
**Skills**: Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa).
List:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Print characteristic/classifications.
- Utah Criminal Code Evidence Procedures
- Criminal Court “Chain of Evidence Procedures”
- Law Enforcement Bureau policy and procedure
- Law Enforcement Bureau command structure
- Office Automation Equipment
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills and Abilities to Work with computer software related to job specific duties
- Efficient in time management skills relating to daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
We could format as
- each.
**Pay**: Salary range and note about experience.
- $60,136.00 - $90,206.00 *DOE
- All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.
**Schedule**: Working conditions and physical requirements include schedule info.
From Working Conditions And Physical Requirements:
- The position requires moderate physical exertion and requires the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
- The position requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items, 50 lbs., process scenes with deceased persons and walk, climb, and crawl through confining spaces, treacherous terrain, biohazards and other factors encountered at crime scenes.
- The position requires the ability to drive county vehicles without mechanical assistance in normal and inclement weather conditions safely.
Also from IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION:
- The position requires the ability to work all hours of the day and night, on weekends, holidays, on a 24-hour on-call schedule.
- Willingness to assist when not on a scheduled "on-call" status to respond to major events where on-duty and on-call resources are not adequate.
- Frequent travel in crime scene vehicles is required in the daily performance of the job duties.
- Travel to local courts as an expert witness is required.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Many functions of the work pose a high degree of hazard uncertainty.
- Various levels of mental application are required, such as memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving.
- Exposure to disagreeable elements, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, offensive fumes and odors, dust, firearms, sharps, controlled substances, high intensity light including ultra-violet and lasers, hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids, deceased bodies and body parts, and other crime scene materials.
- Biological safety protocols and equipment are implemented, and safety training is provided.
- The risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and infectious diseases is prevalent in this position.
- The proper and safe use of office equipment, emergency evacuation procedures, and fire safety are provided.
- The candidate will be subject to risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
We need to include schedule info: ability to work all hours, weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call schedule, willingness to assist when not on-call, frequent travel, travel to local courts as expert witness.
We could also include physical requirements but schedule section should focus on schedule. However the instruction says use Schedule section only if posting actually states them. The posting does state schedule info (ability to work all hours, weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call). So we include Schedule.
We might also include Physical Requirements as part of Schedule? But we could incorporate physical requirements into Schedule or maybe we could create a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. Allowed headings are only those listed. So we must fit physical requirements into either Schedule or maybe Responsibilities? But physical requirements are not responsibilities. Could be part of Schedule? Not ideal but we can include them under Schedule as they are part of working conditions. However the instruction: "include a section ONLY when
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, but we can format them appropriately. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID/requisition numbers. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting doesn't seem to have those except maybe some repeated lines (like "Frequent travel in crime scene vehicles is required in the daily performance of the job duties." appears twice). We should deduplicate. We need to ensure we keep all substantive info. Let's extract sections. **About the role (Job Summary)**: "Provides and supports crime scene processing and forensic evidence collection. Performs and supports all types of crime scene processing and evidence collection but may be assigned a specialized area of focus and serve as a lead in that area." That's it. **Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**: List each duty. Let's extract bullet points from the long paragraph. Essential Functions text: "Processes crime scenes in the search and recovery of latent finger and palm prints, shoe wear & tire tread impressions, trace evidence, DNA and other physical evidence. Documents crime scenes by various photography/video technologies, detailing notes of the scene, and completes sketches and 3-D diagrams as necessary. Manages evidence ensuring procedures are followed/completed according to SOP's, Federal Rules of Evidence and Daubert Criteria. Gathers, preserves, books and/or stores evidence, maintaining integrity of evidence through appropriate collection, handling, security, and chain of custody, etc. Conducts latent fingerprint and palm print searches for criminal identification and elimination purposes using the ABIS (Automated Biometric Identification System) or other automated fingerprint systems. Administers/conducts tests or examinations and/or evaluates results of physical evidence. Writes reports documenting findings and conclusions of casework. Writes or drafts technical reports, articles, or related material based on research, investigation, or analysis. Prepares exhibits for court proceedings as required. Responds to area hospitals and the medical examiners’ office building for autopsies to document and collect evidence in criminal investigations. Prepares chemicals/solutions used to process latent prints and blood enhancement. May provide expert testimony in court on matters related to crime scene investigation techniques and photography, evidence chain of custody, etc. Delivers presentations, training, instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public as assigned. Operates LiveScan (digital fingerprinting system) for criminal cases and the general public. Collects money and operates the cash register. Performs blood draws on subjects to determine drug and alcohol content. Operates, maintains, calibrates, and adjusts specialized equipment. Ensures laboratory, office, and photographic equipment are in good working order and work areas are kept clean. Drives, maintains, and keeps standard size marked crime scene vehicles clean. Stays abreast of trends and innovations in the fields of crime analysis, photography, fingerprint identification, and forensics, and trains in those areas." We need to keep all these. Use
- for each.
**Requirements**: This could include certifications, licenses, residency, background check, drug test, etc. Also maybe "Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience." That's a preference, could be part of Requirements or Qualifications.
Let's list:
- Must be an IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator at the time of hire.
- Must obtain and maintain IAI certification for either Crime Scene Analyst or Senior Crime Scene Analyst within one (1) year of hire date.
- Must have Phlebotomy License at time of hire or obtain it within one (1) year.
- Must have valid Utah driver's license.
- Must reside within 50 miles from the center of Salt Lake County (4748 S. 440 W) to ensure compliance with the Sheriff’s Office vehicle use policy and timely call out response.
- Must pass a required Sheriff’s Office pre-employment background check.
- Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
- Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
- Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience.
Also maybe "All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer." That's about salary offer, could be in Pay section.
**Qualifications**: Education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, Criminalistics, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, or related field; and three (3) years of experience in crime lab techniques; OR seven (7) years of experience in crime lab techniques from a recognized forensic laboratory; or a combination of education and/or experience.
- Related experience would be in one or more of the following areas: Latent Print Processing/Analysis, Firearms/NIBIN, Digital Evidence Processing, FARO, and/or Blood Spatter.
**Skills**: Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa).
List:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Print characteristic/classifications.
- Utah Criminal Code Evidence Procedures
- Criminal Court “Chain of Evidence Procedures”
- Law Enforcement Bureau policy and procedure
- Law Enforcement Bureau command structure
- Office Automation Equipment
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills and Abilities to Work with computer software related to job specific duties
- Efficient in time management skills relating to daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
We could format as
- each. **Pay**: Salary range and note about experience. - $60,136.00 - $90,206.00 *DOE - All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer. **Schedule**: Working conditions and physical requirements include schedule info. From Working Conditions And Physical Requirements: - The position requires moderate physical exertion and requires the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. - The position requires the ability to lift moderately heavy items, 50 lbs., process scenes with deceased persons and walk, climb, and crawl through confining spaces, treacherous terrain, biohazards and other factors encountered at crime scenes. - The position requires the ability to drive county vehicles without mechanical assistance in normal and inclement weather conditions safely. Also from IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION: - The position requires the ability to work all hours of the day and night, on weekends, holidays, on a 24-hour on-call schedule. - Willingness to assist when not on a scheduled "on-call" status to respond to major events where on-duty and on-call resources are not adequate. - Frequent travel in crime scene vehicles is required in the daily performance of the job duties. - Travel to local courts as an expert witness is required. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. - Many functions of the work pose a high degree of hazard uncertainty. - Various levels of mental application are required, such as memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem solving. - Exposure to disagreeable elements, such as heat, cold, rain, snow, offensive fumes and odors, dust, firearms, sharps, controlled substances, high intensity light including ultra-violet and lasers, hazardous chemicals, bodily fluids, deceased bodies and body parts, and other crime scene materials. - Biological safety protocols and equipment are implemented, and safety training is provided. - The risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens and infectious diseases is prevalent in this position. - The proper and safe use of office equipment, emergency evacuation procedures, and fire safety are provided. - The candidate will be subject to risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. We need to include schedule info: ability to work all hours, weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call schedule, willingness to assist when not on-call, frequent travel, travel to local courts as expert witness. We could also include physical requirements but schedule section should focus on schedule. However the instruction says use Schedule section only if posting actually states them. The posting does state schedule info (ability to work all hours, weekends, holidays, 24-hour on-call). So we include Schedule. We might also include Physical Requirements as part of Schedule? But we could incorporate physical requirements into Schedule or maybe we could create a separate section like "Working Conditions" but not in allowed headings. Allowed headings are only those listed. So we must fit physical requirements into either Schedule or maybe Responsibilities? But physical requirements are not responsibilities. Could be part of Schedule? Not ideal but we can include them under Schedule as they are part of working conditions. However the instruction: "include a section ONLY when
- for each.
**Requirements**: This could include certifications, licenses, residency, background check, drug test, etc. Also maybe "Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience." That's a preference, could be part of Requirements or Qualifications.
Let's list:
- Must be an IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator at the time of hire.
- Must obtain and maintain IAI certification for either Crime Scene Analyst or Senior Crime Scene Analyst within one (1) year of hire date.
- Must have Phlebotomy License at time of hire or obtain it within one (1) year.
- Must have valid Utah driver's license.
- Must reside within 50 miles from the center of Salt Lake County (4748 S. 440 W) to ensure compliance with the Sheriff’s Office vehicle use policy and timely call out response.
- Must pass a required Sheriff’s Office pre-employment background check.
- Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
- Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
- Preference will be given to Latent Print Processing experience.
Also maybe "All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer." That's about salary offer, could be in Pay section.
**Qualifications**: Education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, Criminalistics, Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, or related field; and three (3) years of experience in crime lab techniques; OR seven (7) years of experience in crime lab techniques from a recognized forensic laboratory; or a combination of education and/or experience.
- Related experience would be in one or more of the following areas: Latent Print Processing/Analysis, Firearms/NIBIN, Digital Evidence Processing, FARO, and/or Blood Spatter.
**Skills**: Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa).
List:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Print characteristic/classifications.
- Utah Criminal Code Evidence Procedures
- Criminal Court “Chain of Evidence Procedures”
- Law Enforcement Bureau policy and procedure
- Law Enforcement Bureau command structure
- Office Automation Equipment
Skills and Abilities:
- Skills and Abilities to Work with computer software related to job specific duties
- Efficient in time management skills relating to daily work activities, tasks, and special assignments.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
We could format as