Crime Scene Technician

Duties

Essential Functions

• Prioritizes and determines crime scene response calls urgency and necessity; plans the method, type, and sequence of processing and preserving evidence in the field of a crime scene.
• Searches for, collects, processes, packages and preserves physical evidence involved in the crime investigation; takes detailed and specific photos of crime scenes and pertinent evidence.
• Interviews complainant and witnesses to assemble facts of crime scene to refresh memory; takes elimination fingerprints to clear complainant.
• Drafts, prepares, and completes supplemental reports for each crime scene to add information to detective’s report; signs as witness on suspect or witness statement affidavits.
• Responds to telephone inquiries in order to provide information pertaining to Police procedures; assists detectives/police officers in using city and county computers to access information.
• Appears in county court for testimony on crime scene and evidence.
• Gives tips and advice for future on personal and property safety to citizens and business owner; responds to telephone inquiries in order to provide information pertaining to Police procedures
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to pass the Texas Council of Government 40-hour Traffic course.

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

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• Associate degree in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field.

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year law enforcement or investigative support experience with a municipal, county, or federal regulatory agency.

EQUIVALENCY(IES):

• High school diploma or GED plus three (3) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a field other than those specified above plus one (1) year of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in one of the specified fields listed above will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):

• Must pass intensive background investigation.
• Must pass polygraph and drug screening.
• No FELONY convictions.
• No Class A or B MISDEMEANOR convictions.
• No Family Violence convictions.
• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A or Class B MISDEMEANOR.
• Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call-out.

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