Topic: Harris County Sheriff's Department, Houston, Texas - IBIS Tech Job Announcement

[Jill Dupre]

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 12930-P  

 http://www.co.harris.tx.us/hrrm/ProfessionalResults.aspx?PageID=1732

 JOB TITLE:               IBIS Support Technician                  
 
DEPARTMENT:       Harris County Sheriff's Department

HOURS:                     8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Available for Shift Assignments and/or On-Call Duty)
                          

SALARY:                   $3,161.00 per Month Entry Level

                                    Based on 26 Pay Periods      

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must have a Bachelor’s degree from a four (4) year institution with a major in Natural or Physical sciences (Forensic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Material or Computer Science.)  Preferably have prior experience in a Firearms Laboratory and utilization of the IBIS technology.  

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the processing of firearms for entry into the Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS).  Receipt and management of evidence submitted, court testimonies, and other special or technical support of criminal investigations. This position is intended to serve as an entry-level position into the field of Firearms and Tool mark Identification. Testifies in court regarding investigations and identifications.  Responds to request for technical expertise from any criminal justice agency.

The largest Sheriff’s Department in Texas; and the third most populous county in America, is searching for an Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) Support Technician.
 
BENEFITS: Excellent retirement investment rate, deferred compensation program, health, dental and vision coverage, disability coverage; 10 days sick leave per year, 3 days funeral leave per year, 3 days family leave per year, 2 weeks vacation per year for first 5 years, three weeks per year after fifth year and then four weeks per year after fifteenth year.
 
Employment is Contingent on Passing a Criminal Background Check.

 HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.
 
CLOSING DATE:                 Open Until Filled

APPLY TO:                1310 Prairie St., Ste. 170  
 or                                                        
 http://www.co.harris.tx.us/hrrm/ProfessionalResults.aspx?PageID=1732

UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS.