Job Description

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Duties

The functions typically performed by the Forensic Intern include the following:

• Provides clerical support including filing and updating records.
• Assists with case research; provides copies of cold case documents and case summaries.
• Maintains photo lab; uploads submitted photos and provides CD/print copies of photos upon request.
• Photographs minor incidents and assists with photography at major incidents.
• Processes items for latent fingerprints
• Maintaining supplies
• Calibrating equipment
• Collects and preserves evidence for later processing.
• Assists Forensic Specialists at major crime scenes.
• Assists with the maintenance of Forensic vehicles and supplies.
• Assists in coordinating the repair and replacement of IBIS units.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Equivalent to completion of two years of college and enrollment in, or completion of, a college level Forensic Program with a concentration in Crime Scene Investigation and/or Latent Fingerprint Comparison. NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Special Note - The following items are required for consideration:

• Completion of application and supplemental questions
• A statement of interest on why you are interested in this internship (2 pages maximum)

Licenses

• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment are required.

Special Requirements

• From the time of appointment, enrollment in at least 2 courses, or the equivalent to 6 semester or 8 quarter units at an accredited college or university. Ability and willingness to work a minimum of 10 hours per week. Ability to work shift work, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Desirable

• Current enrollment in upper division courses, or completion of a Bachelor's degree program. Photography experience with SLR digital cameras.

Background Investigation

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation conducted by the Ontario Police Department.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Internship, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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