CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN

Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks associated with the collection, photographing, tracking, handling and safekeeping of crime scene evidence. Identifies, collects and preserves crime scene and accident scene evidence to aid in the prosecution of criminal and civil cases; documents and maintains chain of custody; collects, develops, preserves, classifies and files latent fingerprints; conducts visual and physical analysis and comparison of crime scene latent prints to national fingerprint databases; searches out, collects preserves, logs, examines and secures evidence; documents all handling of evidence and property; maintains activity logs and generates reports as needed. Responds to requests for assistance through established protocol; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; assists with the identification of evidence at crime scenes; photographs persons, crime scenes and other areas related to investigations; receives property and evidence from law enforcement officers; documents receipt of items and maintains the chain of custody; enters and updates data into computer system; transports evidence to Property Control Office. Authorizes release of evidence and crime scenes with scope of authority; develops case files and reports, and prepares technical and statistical reports; maintains laboratory, equipment and property storage areas; prepares necessary documentation and evidence for court; may be required to testify in court. Assists and coordinates with other emergency services personnel, outside organizations and businesses, and Federal state and local law enforcement organizations. Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Department by ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. (Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and holidays on any assigned shift.)

Work is performed indoors and outdoors, and at crime scenes as needed. Must be able to work in extreme environmental conditions. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. Required skills in maintaining accurate evidence records and generating special and periodic reports; care, maintenance and safe operation of crime scene tools and equipment; technical photography and film processing; collecting, packaging and organizing numerous items of evidence in an orderly fashion for processing; working as a team member with other law enforcement and multi-jurisdictional agencies; interacting with people of different social, economic and ethnic backgrounds; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of technical and imaging software; and communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. Must complete forensic science course from American Institute of Applied Science within 14 month of hire; successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. This is a safety sensitive position. A valid operator’s license with good driving record is required.