Crime Scene Investigator

Duties

Specific duties of that position may include but are not limited to the following:

• Process complex crime scenes, including the identification, documentation, collection, preservation, and submission of physical evidence and produce detailed offence reports.
• Process for latent prints
• Process for touch DNA and other biological fluids
• Photograph and videotape major crime scenes.
• Produce detailed crime scene diagrams.
• Testify in court as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in forensic science, Criminalistics, Biology, Chemistry, or Criminal Justice, from an accredited college or university is required. Direct working experience in a Forensic or Criminal Justice environment may be considered in lieu of degree.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Although no experience is required, direct working experience in a forensic environment or related criminal justice environment is strongly encouraged and may be compensated as such.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to interact effectively with citizens or family members who are experiencing traumatic events such as a horrific crime.
• Ability to stand and walk around for extended periods of time.
• Ability to complete tasks regardless of the weather or temperature.
• Ability to complete tasks regardless of foul odors or insect activity.
• Ability to lift and carry, push or pull up to 150lbs.
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a small group after completion of the appropriate training, completing complex tasks and procedures with minimal or no guidance.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Possession or the ability to obtain a Texas Drivers’ License to operate a vehicle loaded with crime scene unit equipment and tools.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Microsoft’s cloud-based service, SharePoint, is required.
• Ability to work extended hours with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to meet the following physical requirements with or without accommodations.

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