Crime Scene Specialist

Duties

The primary responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialists include (but are not limited to):

• Respond to all types of crime scenes to document, collect, preserve, and impound evidence.
• Responsible for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence at crime scenes in support of law enforcement activities.
• Photographs crime and accident scenes to record the appearance of evidence using highly skilled photographic and evidence gathering techniques.
• Performs luminescent photography.
• Performs presumptive tests on suspected biological stains.
• Identifies, collects, and secures physical evidence including: blood, body fluids, hair, fibers, and firearms for laboratory testing and use as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
• Photographs and fingerprints suspects, victims (including deceased individuals), witnesses, and applicants.
• The essential duties and responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialist classifications can be found here: Crime Scene Specialist and Crime Scene Specialist Senior.

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

Requirements

Ideal candidates will possess the unique ability to deal with critical situations, under pressure, quickly and effectively. They will exercise good judgment under pressure. They will be adept at processing information from multiple sources simultaneously, and determining the most appropriate course of action. They will extend the same level of courtesy and professionalism to each call for service.

Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist position must possess:

• Associates degree;
OR
• At least two years’ full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist (or equivalent position) with a law enforcement agency.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.
• Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Salary range for a Crime Scene Specialist: $25.43- $36.88 Hourly

Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist Senior position must possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology; Chemistry; Criminalistics; Forensic Science; or a related field.
• 3 years of full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency.
• Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) through the International Association for Identification (IAI).
• Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Salary Range for a Crime Scene Specialist Senior: $28.55 - $41.40 Hourly

Special Requirement:

• Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to pass a psychological evaluation and medical evaluation.

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