Hybrid Evidence Receiving Tech 1 at Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GA
Georgia Bureau of Investigation, GA · Decatur, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Decatur
About the Department
THIS A SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT POSITION
Please review the GBI Employment Disqualifiers before applying for this position. Employment for the selected candidate(s) is contingent upon the successful completion of a GBI background investigation including criminal, credit and driver's history checks, polygraph examination, fingerprinting and drug screening.
The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
Applicants must select their geographic location preference(s) by answering the supplemental questions during the application process. Applicants may also be given an opportunity to select their geographic location preference(s) at the time of interview.
Some positions/locations listed in this announcement are not currently open. However, we are building a pool of qualified applicants. Apply now to be considered when opportunities become available.
ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE DEPARTMENT OF FORENSIC SCIENCES INTERVIEW WEEKEND AT THE GBI HEADQUARTERS, LOCATED AT: 3121 PANTHERSVILLE ROAD, DECATUR, GA 30034. Headquarters, Decatur, GA- TESTING WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH (MUST PASS TEST TO INTERVIEW).
- INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH.
All applicants must download (right click to save), complete, and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire. Failure to complete and upload the Pre-employment Questionnaire will result in your application being rejected. Click the following link to download the questionnaire. Pre-employment Questionnaire.
Only qualified applicants who complete and submit the State of Georgia application and Pre-employment Questionnaire will receive email notification with a link to schedule a test appointment. The notification will consist of the link to schedule a test appointment and times.
Position Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the receipt of forensic evidence and associated information. Receives evidence and enters data using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Maintains proper chain of custody of evidence. May provide administrative support to the lab.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Sit or stand for extended periods
- Work assigned schedule
- Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds
- Bend, stoop, kneel, climb and reach
- Use hands for manipulation
- Visual and auditory acuity
For additional information on the Operations Support (Evidence Receiving) Section, please visit the GBI website.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of a high school diploma OR GED
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants that, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
- Current GBI employees
- Relevant experience involving the receipt and handling of physical evidence in a law enforcement environment.
- Experience related to property/inventory control.
- Two (2) years of general office work experience, which included direct customer support and data entry experience.
- Prior experience in a laboratory environment.
- Successful completion of coursework in the field of natural science or logistics coursework from an accredited college or university. Applicants must provide proof of these courses by submitting a transcript(s).
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The incumbent will occasionally be required to stand; walk; reach, carry with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Frequent light lifting and/or moving 10lbs. of evidence or supplies unassisted is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The position requires the incumbent to work in a office/laboratory setting which includes shared office space with other Crime Lab personnel. The position may be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when working in the laboratory to include lab coat, gloves, face mask and protective eye wear. PPE will be provided.
NOTE: This position may require some travel and operating a state vehicle for court. A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.
VACANCY OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
Other Qualifications
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ENSURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE STEPS BELOW. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPETE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
- Uploaded transcripts and any required course content(s) when completing the application. TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE IN A WORD DOCUMENT OR PDF FORMAT. NO PHOTOS, JPEG FILES, OR SCREENSHOTS ALLOWED.
- Uploaded A COMPLETED Pre-employment Questionnaire with the State of Georgia Application.
- Selected the preferred lab locations.
The test will be relative to the discipline or position you select. If you apply for multiple disciplines, additional tests may be required.
The GBI reserves the right to close this job announcement once a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
- Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or by e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will not receive notification.
- The GBI follows the Federal statute regarding illegal drug use and is a drug-free workplace. Although some states have legalized recreational drug use, applicants who currently use illegal drugs or controlled substances will be subject to disqualification from employment with the GBI.
- Applicants must present a professional image during all phases of the GBI hiring process, to include when interviewing, either in-person or virtually. The attire and appearance of applicants interviewing must be what is generally accepted as both professional and appropriate for a business work environment.
- Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. This evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation that includes each completed course/subject and the U.S. credit equivalent. Applicants must submit a copy of the credential evaluation as part of the application process. For a listing of services that can perform this evaluation, see the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
- Due to budget constraints, the GBI is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been internationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®).
THE GBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
