JOB
Applications are available online beginning Thursday, August 28, 2025, through 4:30 pm, Thursday, September 11, 2025. Salary Information: Grade I – $36.053 – $48.956 HourlyGrade II – $42.972 – $58.531 HourlyGrade III – $45.212 – $61.590 HourlyGrade IV – $48.364 – $64.812 HourlyVacancy Information: The Long Beach Police Department currently has one (1) vacancy in the Crime Scene Investigations Unit responding to crime scenes and either the Latent Print Unit or Firearms Unit performing latent print or firearms comparison/analysis.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Under direction, may perform physical and chemical analyses in the examination of evidence and prepare reports of findings;, may examine crime scenes, and collect, examine and preserve physical evidence; testify in court as an expert witness; use computers, computer databases and specialized equipment; test-fire various firearms, consult with, police officers, attorneys, and private experts; operate, calibrate, and perform maintenance on breath alcohol testing instruments; may act in a lead capacity; may teach classes and provide training on forensic investigation and the collection and preservation of evidence, may make recommendations concerning the laboratory budget and policy; may monitor and ensure continued compliance with state laws, laboratory licensing requirements, external accreditation standards, the most recent ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Policy on the Estimation of Uncertainty of Measurement, Measurement Traceability, Department policies, and Crime Laboratory operational standard and quality management system; may monitor and maintain control of documentation for the laboratory operations, quality manual, technical procedures, personnel testimony evaluations, case records, technical records, instrument calibration, maintenance records, training records, competency testing, quality assurance records and documentation related to the quality system; assist with grants, quality assurance audits and manual revisions; and perform other duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: Application and Supplemental Application......................................................QualifyingScreening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. This selection procedure will be conducted using a continuous non-competitive process, which means applications are evaluated solely on training, experience, education, or certification. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. Applicants receiving Veteran’s Credit will be placed on the eligible list first and then in the order in which applications were filed. This is a continuous eligible list, which means eligible lists may be established periodically and may expire six months from their effective date. Applicants may apply only once during a four-month period. Based on the number of applications received, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified. If you have not received notification within two (2) weeks after close filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-6202.EQUITY AND INCLUSIONThe City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actIn support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008. An Equal Opportunity Employer.J.O.B. F06AN-25 SR: C
