Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

 

This is an advanced-level position of a professional or consulting nature where the employee is not required to work regularly but is required to be available whenever needed. The distinguishing characteristics of this classification include the responsibility for coordinating collision reconstruction investigations and analyses as well as serving as a court recognized expert in the field of collision reconstruction. The incumbent will also provide support for other investigative units by deploying technology to create 3D models of crime scenes for analysis or demonstrative visualization in support of prosecution.

 

Incumbents work under general direction. They are generally in charge of an organizational unit, plan and carry out assignments with considerable independence and have some latitude in developing procedures and methods. Supervision is given by occasional conferences.

 

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

 

Essential Functions

 

· Responds to the scene of fatal car crashes or police involved shootings.

· Assists officers with investigations related to fatal car crashes or police involved shootings.

· Trains staff on methods and techniques of investigation and forensic mapping equipment.

· Recreates scenes through computer software and other scientific methods.

· Creates forensic maps and 3D models based on witness statements, evidence and data collected from the scene and video.

· Performs independent analyses and reports to provide expert testimony at trial.

· Researches and deploys advanced techniques in forensic modeling and 3D visualization.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

• Active accreditation in the field of collision reconstruction by ACTAR and a minimum of 20 years practical experience

 

• Possession of a valid Missouri driver’s license.

 

• Willing to work after-hours, weekends and holidays as needed.

 

Skills and Abilities:

 

Data Utilization:

Requires the ability to perform upper-level data analysis including the ability to coordinate, strategize, systemize and correlate, using discretion in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations within an organizational framework. Requires the ability to implement decisions based on such data, and overseeing the execution of these decisions.

 

Human Interaction:

Requires the ability to train and monitor co-workers. Requires the ability to act as a lead person. Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others, such as co-workers and the public, on how to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific situations.

 

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use:

Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor functioning equipment such as audio-visual training slides and videos, machinery such as a personal computer, radio, telephone, vehicle and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

 

 

 

 

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as accident/incident reports, investigation reports, witness statements, ordinances, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.

 

 

 

 

Mathematical Aptitude:

 

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages, fractions and decimals; may require the ability to perform mathematical operations involving advanced algebra, trigonometry and calculus; may require the ability to interpret descriptive statistics.

 

Functional Reasoning:

Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems such as supervision, managing, leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating and controlling. Ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.

 

Situational Reasoning:

Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental and/or subjective criteria, as opposed to criteria that are clearly measurable or verifiable.

 

Environmental Factors:

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as irate individuals and potential violence.

 

Physical Requirements:

Requires the ability to lift files and other documents weighing up to twenty (20) pounds.

 

Sensory Requirements:

Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds to conduct investigations.

 

Working Environment:

 

● Normal office environment with attending outside functions when required

 

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

 

● Personal Computer

● Telephone

● Cell Phone

● Copier/Fax Machine

● Vehicle

 

PHYSICAL/VISUAL ACTIVITIES OR DEMANDS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, talk, and hear.

 

This position requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, while reading from a computer screen.

 

The job has light physical demand (primarily sedentary) requiring the employee to exert negligible force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects in the normal course of routine office activities.

 

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

The job description does not necessarily contain all of the actual or essential duties of this position. All job offers are contingent upon passing a medical evaluation/drug screen and criminal background check.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

 

"Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

 

 

Company Description

Welcome to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the home to some of the nation’s finest police officers and civilian employees. Established in 1808, our Department has a rich history and many traditions. We strive to provide the city of St. Louis with the highest level of police service.

Our department is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and we are committed to community policing. Our workforce is made up of over 400 civilian employees and 1,100 sworn officers. Our police officers interact daily with citizens and they have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of St. Louisans. We believe policing is one of the most rewarding and noble professions.

Company Description

Welcome to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the home to some of the nation’s finest police officers and civilian employees. Established in 1808, our Department has a rich history and many traditions. We strive to provide the city of St. Louis with the highest level of police service.\r\n\r\nOur department is dedicated to diversity and inclusion and we are committed to community policing. Our workforce is made up of over 400 civilian employees and 1,100 sworn officers. Our police officers interact daily with citizens and they have the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of St. Louisans. We believe policing is one of the most rewarding and noble professions.

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