Crime Scene Specialist

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II:

• Analyzes, collects, preserves, and presents biological evidence, latent fingerprints, tire prints, firearms, shoe prints, tool marks, and other physical evidence;
• Photographs evidence at crime scenes;
• Processes evidence in the field or laboratory using special powders, chemical solutions, forensic light sources, and various cameras, lenses, and filters in order to develop and preserve evidence;
• Attends autopsies to photograph injuries and fingerprint the deceased for identification purposes;
• Testifies in court as a witness in connection to the scenes processed and evidence developed and preserved;
• Writes departmental reports and supplements;
• Accepts, documents, and bar-codes evidence;
• Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging;
• Participates in a structured training program, to include mentoring new employees;
• Inputs data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST I:

• Collects, preserves, and presents biological evidence, latent fingerprints, tire prints, shoe prints, tool marks, and other physical evidence;
• Photographs evidence at crime scenes;
• Learns how to process evidence in the laboratory using special powders, chemical solutions, forensic light sources, and various cameras, lenses, and filters in order to develop and preserve evidence;
• Attends autopsies to photograph injuries and fingerprint the deceased for identification purposes;
• Testifies in court as a witness in connection to the scenes processed and evidence developed and preserved;
• Writes departmental reports and supplements;
• Accepts, documents, and bar-codes evidence;
• Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging;
• Participates in a structured training program;
• Inputs data or information into a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

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

Requirements

Crime Scene Specialist I Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in crime scene processing or photography, or an associate's degree in criminal justice, chemistry, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work may be substituted.

Crime Scene Specialist II Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of experience in crime scene processing and photography.
• Associate's degree in criminal justice, chemistry, or a related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work may be substituted.

For all classifications:

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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• Positions in the Police Department must meet the background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Perform job duties in conditions which include decomposing bodies, strong odors, insects, hostility, emotionally charged situations, child, and animal victims.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

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