Salary: $2,930.42 - $4,395.58 monthly

Final Filing Date: August 9, 2008

Duties: Under general supervision, performs technical work related to the collection, processing, analysis, preservation and disposition of crime scene evidence and other types of property. The employee identifies, documents, preserves, processes and collects physical evidence found at crime scenes. The employee maintains detailed records of all evidence in accordance with County, state and federal rules and regulations. Employee must exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with the public. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. This position reports to the Detective Bureau Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Remain on standby and respond to crime scenes when requested.
• Photograph crime scenes.
• Document crime scenes.
• Write detailed reports about crime scenes and what actions were taken on the scene.
• Preserve crime scene evidence, (log-in items, categorize and store evidence and property), following standard procedures.
• Process for latent prints found at crime scene in the Crime Lab, review collected latent prints for quality.
• Identify and collect latent prints, suspected blood evidence, clothing, ballistics, trace, arson, drug, shoe, tire, forgery, question document, and electronic (computer) evidence.
• Provide technical expertise and direction at crime scenes.
• Search crime scenes using alternate light sources.
• Reconstruct shooting and homicide crime scenes for investigative and court room purposes.
• Reconstruct crime scenes for blood spatter interpretation.
• Use Luminal/Bluestar to search for latent blood at crime scenes.
• Test suspected blood using Phenolphthalein.
• Document exact dimensions of crime scenes using various techniques.
• Prepare courtroom quality diagrams with important evidentiary items highlighted.
• Prepare, package and submit evidence to the SBI Crime Lab for examination.
• Enhance still images using photographic software.
• Research new forensic procedures and maintain Crime Scene Certification.
• Maintain database of forensic case files for court room testimony.
• Process videos taken from crime scenes for enhancement.
• Assist officers with evidence packaging and submission of evidence to SBI Lab.
• Serve as an advisor for Sheriff’s Office personnel on all forensic matters.
• Oversee court ordered DNA collection from convicted felons.
• Maintain database of DNA collections and coordinate with Clerk of Court.
• Coordinate and restock DNA kits from SBI lab.
• Photograph community relations needs for Sheriff’s Office.
• Provide training as needed for Print Trak station.
• Request maintenance for the Print Trak station as needed.
• Monitor quantity and restock evidence collection materials.
• Attend daily Detective meeting and advise on forensic assistance to active cases.
• Attend local schools as a lecturer and represent the Sheriff’s Office Forensic Services.
• Maintain orderly Crime Lab at all times.

Requirements: An Associate’s Degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, administration of justice, physical science, criminal/forensic sciences or related field and 1 year of experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

How to apply: To apply and for more information on the position, access the County Web site (NeoGov) Employment Opportunities at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/unionsheriff/default.cfm

Please direct all confidential inquires and/or questions to:

Chris McTeague
Union County Sheriff’s Office
Crime Scene Investigations
3344 Presson Rd
Monroe NC 28112
704 283-3887 (Office)
Chrismcteague@co.union.nc.us

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Posted: July 30, 2008