Crime Scene/Evidence Technician

Duties

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Processes crime scenes as directed, uses special equipment and evidence-gathering techniques; photographs crime scenes to record the appearance of evidence; identifies, collects, and secures physical evidence including blood, body fluids, hair, fibers, and firearms for laboratory testing and use as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
• Searches for and develops latent prints at crime scenes; photographs and fingerprints suspects and victims (including deceased individuals); compares fingerprint records to learn persons’ identities attends autopsies to take photos and collect evidence.
• Produces castings of footprints, tire tracks, and other impressions; arranges safe storage of seized, abandoned or disabled property to secure pending proper disposition.
• Types a variety of data into a computerized database for permanent storage and retrieval; inventories evidence and property; testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings to provide evidence; compiles and files a variety of memos, reports and records.
• Self-initiates work on priority tasks identified by supervisory personnel.
• Performs overtime as needed and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the processing of crime scenes and the identification, preservation and collection of evidence. (Daily)
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public. (Daily)
• Receive, identify, secure, store and release evidence and other property in accordance with department directives and legal requirements. (Daily)
• Effectively maintain security of the Property/Evidence room. (Daily)
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current department policies, procedures, rules, instruction, laws, regulations and police literature. (Daily)
• Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity at all times when handling confidential information. (Daily)
• Testify in court. (Daily)

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.; Bachelor’s degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anthropology, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year related experience and/or training related crime scene investigation; comparable work experience may include medical lab technician; nursing; infection & disease control; quality control; high school teaching assistant in math, science, sociology; security guard; para-legal; museum curator; rehabilitation counselor; research assistant; pharmaceutical staff.

Requirements:

• Must live within 40-minutes response time; must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.

Work Type:

• Medium, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Hours:

• This position may work varied hours including nights, holidays, weekends; subject to routine call-outs.

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