General Statement of Duties

To perform a variety of professional duties in the collection and preservation of criminal evidence; to obtain latent fingerprints and other evidential material at crime scenes; to analyze and compare evidence; and to perform other technical and professional duties related to assigned area of responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs no do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and practices of criminal investigations, identifications and analysis.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to rules of evidence, arrest and prosecution of criminals.
Advanced uses, maintenance and care of a variety of equipment including cameras and photography.
Principles and practices of report writing.
Principles and practices of fingerprint identification, forensic pathology and firearms.
Safe work practices and occupational hazards of the job.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Investigative resources, procedures and methods.
State of Ohio Criminal Law including State of Ohio Penal Code, State of Ohio Code of Criminal Procedure and State of Ohio Family Code.
Ability to:
Perform a variety of analyses and physical comparisons to assist in preservation and detection of crime scene evidence.
Prepare detailed technical reports regarding findings and conclusions.
Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to hazardous chemicals, drugs and poisons.
Correctly interpret and apply the laws, codes, policies and procedures related to the processing of crime scene evidence.
Act as an expert witness in court room proceedings.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Required Education and Experience

A Bachelor's Degree in Forensic Sciences, Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Criminalistics. Experience working in internships in crime labs, medical examiners' facilities, toxicology labs or in a forensic discipline or related field is preferred.

Working and Physical Conditions

Environmental Conditions: Travel from site to site; office, laboratory, courtroom and/or emergency peace control environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials, potentially hostile environments, human or animal body fluids; noise, dust, smoke, fumes and/or gases, inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate or light lifting; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity; general manual and physical dexterity.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.
The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.
The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas
Health Insurance
The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.
Eligible dependents include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner
Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")
Step-child
Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian
Basic Life Insurance
A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account
City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan
The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation
As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.