Crime Scene Technician I

Duties

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Photographs and/or videotapes crime scenes, persons, and property; collects physical evidence, lifts fingerprints using powders and chemicals, measures distances, etc.
• Compares and searches latent fingerprints manually and on AFIS computer system for classification, comparison and identification; searches suspects, fingerprints, etc.
• Processes physical evidence using various chemicals/processes; may perform chemical tests on suspects to determine gun firing.
• Master stamps records classified by other technicians and review classifications for errors.
• Testifies in local, state and federal courts as expert witness on fingerprint charts and evidence.
• Enters/retrieves data into/from computer system to maintain the database on wanted persons.
• Classifies and searches new records.

Decision Making

• Uses independent judgment and discretion in the handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards and resolving problems.

Leadership Provided

• Provides guidance and training as required to lower level, interns, temporary employees, etc.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of modern police identification techniques, police photography, human relations and local law enforcement practices, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper methods of collecting, handling and processing evidence.
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with supervisors, elected officials, employees, members of the general public and all other groups involved in the activities of the City.
• Skill in managing time wisely.
• Ability to work to achieve the highest level of cooperation and efficiency as possible with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and its officers.
• Ability to assist clerical personnel in releasing of criminal history data to certain lawfully authorized officers and investigators.

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

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year experience in police identification and evidence collection techniques in a similar law enforcement environment required
OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.

Preferred Education & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in police identification and evidence collection techniques in a similar law enforcement environment preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

• Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

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