HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-10-05; City Council; Resolution 99-4511
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-451
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE NEW
CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY FOR FINGERPRINT & EVIDENCE
SPECIALIST; AND AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDTJLE FOR
CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY THE CARLSBAD POLICE
OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends and the City Council
concurs, that it is desirable and necessary to adopt the classification and salary of
Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist in the Police Department Classification and
Salary Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the Carlsbad Police Officer’s Association
have met and conferred on the impact of this recommendation on their
respective represented employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the classification of Fingerprint and Evidence Specialist, as
shown in Attachment A, at salary range 34 of the Police Department Salary
Schedule, as shown in Attachment B, both attached hereto and made a part
thereof, are hereby approved.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
2 Carlsbad City Council held on the 5th day Of October , 1999,
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Ayes:council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Finnila & Hall
Noes: None
Absent: Council Member Kulchin
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hd...2hHA L%vTENl@&NZ, City Clerk
KAREN R. KUNDTZ, Assistant City Clerk
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE: FINGERPFUNT & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: POLICE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general supervision, to perform latent (partial) print examination and identification;
identify, photograph, collect, transport, and preserve physical evidence from crime scene
investigations; and to do related work as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Incumbents in the Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist class perform a variety of non-sworn,
advanced and highly specialized tasks related to latent fingerprint collection and examination and
crime scene evidence collections. The position is characterized by an exceptionally high degree
of responsibility for accuracy and quality of work and for great attention to detail requiring in-
depth knowledge and accountability in processing information.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identify, examine, collect, document, preserve and transport evidence at crime scenes; search for
latent impressions and other physical evidence; prepare evidence lists and property tags for
collected property and evidence; operate assigned vehicles; take photographs under field and
laboratory conditions.
Dust and lift latent prints and fingerprints; develop latent fingerprints using laser and chemical
enhancements; classify, identify and examine fingerprints; compare latent prints to inked prints;
evaluate latent prints to determine quality, integrity and identity; maintain logs and records of
examinations.
Prepare, enter, and compare latent fingerprints in the automated California Identification System
(Cal-ID), Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) and related systems.
Process and prepare evidence for court and testify as an expert witness on all phases of latent
print identification, crime scene photography and other physical evidence.
Write comprehensive reports on latent print identification findings and crime scene processing.
Train and lead the work of full-time, part-time and volunteer personnel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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OUALIFICATIONS
To perform a job in this classification, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties
as generally described in the specification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties in a specific job. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
KnowledPe of:
Methods and techniques used in the identification, collection and preservation of property
Commonly used fingerprint classification systems.
Principles and practices of crime scene photography.
Rules and procedures of providing testimony in court.
Photographic equipment, developing and printing methods, materials and techniques.
Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work, including traffic control
and evidence
and protective clothing and devices related to the work.
Ability to:
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Perform a variety of property and evidence collection, processing and analysis functions.
Lift, read, classify and identify latent fingerprints.
Take clear and accurate photographs.
Understand criminal tendencies.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.
Maintain the integrity of evidence and chain of custody in accordance with established
guidelines.
Prepare accurate written reports; maintain accurate and legible logs and records.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment in a safe and skillful manner.
Work independently.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Utilize computer information systems to include digital processing, database inquiry and
word-processing.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required
knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of experience in the
classification and identification of latent prints; some experience in evidence collection is
required.
Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist, p. 2
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EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION (Continued)
Degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice or related
field is desired. Successful completion of the Police Officer Standards in Training
(POST), California Department of Justice (CAL-DOJ) or Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI) courses in evidence technology and fingerprint analysis is also desired.
SPECIAL REOUIREMENT:
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REOUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING:
While performing the duties of ths class, an employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in
person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment;
and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to
perceive the full range of the color spectrum, close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read
and operate office equipment as necessary during the course of the work assignments.
While performing the duties, employees of this class are regularly required to use written and
oral communication skills; read and interpret information and documents; analyze and solve
problems; use and apply reasoning and abstract concepts; observe and interpret people and
situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed work; work under
intensive deadlines; work under potentially stressful situations; and interact with staff and others
encountered in the course of work.
The employee works under varying environments ranging from typical office conditions with
low noise levels to adverse outdoor conditions including inclement weather and loud noise.
Additionally, the employee may be exposed to victims and suspects of crimes, chemicals or
working in unhealthy crime scenes. Employee is required to travel within and outside City limits
during normal work hours to visit crime scenes or attend meetings. Lastly, the employee is
required to be on-call for crime scene investigations after normal working hours.
Last Revised: 09/24/99
Approved by the City Manager:
Date:
Fingerprint & Evidence Specialist, p. 3
W Attachment B W Resolution No.
CARLSBAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
BIWEEKLY SALARY SCHEDULE
October 5, 1999
RANGE STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
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$1,033.38 $1,085.03 $1,139.30 $1,196.26 $1,256.07 16
$984.16 $1,033.38 $1,085.03 $1,139.30 $1,196.26
$1,085.03 $1,139.30 $1,196.26 $1,256.07 $1,318.88 18
20 $1,265.11 $1,327.06 $1,394.62 $1,464.06 $1,537.25
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24
34
36
37
38
$1,327.06 $1,394.62 $1,464.06 $1,537.25 $1,614.22
$1,464.06 $1,537.25 $1,614.12 $1,694.83 $1,779-56
$1,525.78 $1,602.40 $1,682.27 $1,767.04 $1,855.07
$1,603.03 $1,683.53 $1,767.44 $1,856.50 $1,948.99
$1,645.42 $1,727.70 $1,814.07 $1,904.78 $2,000.03
$1,683.53 $1,767.44 $1,856.50 $1,948.99 $2,046.62
42 $2,046.62 $2,147.64 $2,255.54 $2,368.57 $2,486.74
90 $1,361.04 $1,429.12 $1,500.56 $1,575.59 $1,654.37
RANGE
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RANGE 14
RANGE 16
RANGE 18
RANGE 20
RANGE 22
RANGE 24
RANGE 34
RANGE 36
RANGE 37
RANGE 37
RANGE 38
RANGE 42
RANGE 90
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER I
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER I1
COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER I11
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR I
COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR I1
LEAD COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR
FINGERPRINT & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST
POLICE OFFICER
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
RECORDS SUPERVISOR
SENIOR POLICE OFFICER
POLICE SERGEANT
POLICE RECRUIT