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Criminalist II is the journey-level classification working under direction. Incumbents work with a great degree of independence. They receive advanced on-the-job training, working closely with senior staff members in a tutorial atmosphere. They assist in training new personnel in lower classifications. Criminalists utilize scientific methods and techniques in the recognition, collection, and characterization of physical and digital evidence in the Crime Laboratory as well as at crime scenes. They prepare written reports regarding their findings and interpretations and provide expert testimony in court. They perform related duties as required. All positions are located in the Sheriff's Office and may be subject to overtime. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the class of Criminalist I in the Alameda County classified service. Or II Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminalistics from an accredited...

Criminalist I is an entry-level classification in which the incumbent works under close supervision. Incumbents handle the more routine cases and receive a substantial amount of on-the-job training, working closely with senior staff members in a tutorial/intern atmosphere.  Criminalists utilize scientific methods and techniques in the recognition, collection, and characterization of physical and digital evidence in the Crime Laboratory as well as at crime scenes. They prepare written reports regarding their findings and provide expert testimony in court. They perform related duties as required. All positions are located in the Sheriff's Office and may be subject to overtime. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Criminalistics or a closely related physical science field. License: Candidates for all three classes must...