Forensic Lead Specialist (Civil Service)

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Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Sheriff Salary: $65,332.80 - $91,000.00 Annually / $5,444.40 - $7,583.33 Monthly / $31.41 - $43.75 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Overtime Eligibile: Yes Job Posting Date Range: 05/12/2026 - 06/11/2026 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST: 1. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Copy of Valid Driver's License (front side only) Copy of DD-214 Member-4 Form, NGB-22 Form, or equivalent ( if applicable; see RCW 41.04.010 as to how Veteran's Preference is applied) Copy of Permanent Resident Card AKA "Green Card" ( if applicable; front side only) Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card / Form I-797 (Notice of Action) / Form I-821D ( if applicable; Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients) 2. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE SCHOOL REGISTRAR OR THEIR THIRD-PARTY AFFILIATE: Official transcripts from the school of your highest level of education and/or transcripts showing proof of your highest degree obtained must be submitted to the Civil Service office in order to move forward in the hiring process. All transcripts must be official documents; they cannot be uploaded to the application by the applicant. Examples: If your highest level of education is high school or equivalent (GED), you would order ONLY your high school/GED transcript; if you graduated high school and have some college credits, but no degree, you will need to order BOTH high school and college transcripts; if you have an Associate's or higher degree and no additional college, then ONLY order the transcript showing proof of your highest degree; if you have an Associate's or higher degree plus additional college, please order BOTH college transcripts, etc. Accepted methods for transcript submission: PREFERRED - Electronic Submission: If your school distributes official, electronic transcripts, have your school registrar email the official transcripts directly to: CS@SpokaneCounty.gov (electronic transcripts will ONLY be accepted if sent directly by the school registrar or their 3rd party affiliate; applicants may not email transcripts directly) Alternate Arrangements: Only if your school does not issue electronic transcripts, sealed official transcripts may be mailed to: Spokane County Civil Service, 13033 W. SR 902, Spokane, WA 99224. If you have already submitted official transcripts to Spokane County Civil Service (including for previous applications), please do NOT resubmit. If you are unsure, please contact our office at 509-477-4711, extension 2 to verify. ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETE APPLICATIONS. **IF ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UPLOADED WITH AN APPLICATION OR SUBMITTED TO CIVIL SERVICE BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE, THE APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE ADVANCED.** Additional Information: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The posting will close promptly at 12:00 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Job Summary: The Forensic Lead Specialist is responsible for training and technical knowledge within the Spokane County Sheriff's Office Forensic Unit. Forensic Lead Specialists shall provide continuous training of all Forensic Specialists and Forensic Technicians in all aspects of their work in the Forensic Unit. This includes training on evidence processing, friction ridge examination, photography, and crime scene investigation. *** This is not a remote position; all work will be performed in-person on site and/or in the field. *** Job Description: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be a citizen of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) recipient; must be able to speak, read, and write the English language; high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be a minimum age of 21 years old at the time of application. A valid driver's license is required at the time of application and must be retained throughout employment. In addition to the above requirements, applicants must qualify in ALL of the following categories: Earned a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in forensic science, natural science, criminal justice or other fields having close bearing on forensics. This degree requirement is not intended to disqualify friction ridge examiners and crime scene investigators who are already trained to competency. Obtained a combined total equivalent to at least five (5) years of full-time technical experience in friction ridge examination and/or forensic crime scene investigation. Must be an International Association for Identification (IAI) Certified Latent Print Examiner OR an International Association for Identification (IAI) Certified Crime Scene Investigator (any level). Incumbent is required to undergo