Scene Technician II

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to and process crime and traffic accident scenes, including securing the scene and evidence from contamination, collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence; search for and lift fingerprints; collect body fluids and clothing; make plaster impressions; attend autopsies.
• Photograph, videotape, sketch, and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes to ensure documentation of scenes and evidence; interview and/or refer citizens for follow-up with sworn personnel and/or referral to other sources; prepare reports and maintain records of scenes and evidence collected.
• Reconstruct traffic accident scenes by analyzing evidence and scene diagrams; calculate involved vehicle speeds by using collected data and standard collision analysis techniques; and perform time/distance analysis.
• Process, evaluate, and analyze evidence and perform preliminary tests to identify various types of substances including narcotic and toxic substances; determine findings in comparing physical evidence; forward evidence for further examination and analysis as necessary.
• Coordinate with major crime laboratories; determine which evidence to be referred and reason for the referral; prepare and deliver evidence for analysis and processing by others; receive, log, and distribute packages delivered to the department.
• Process evidence for latent and known fingerprints; compare fingerprints with records on file.
• Prepare evidence, exhibits and reports for use in court, at hearings or depositions; give testimony regarding criminal cases or traffic accident investigations.
• Prepare a variety of narrative and statistical reports related to crime and traffic scene processing and evidence collection.
• Order and maintain supplies needed for crime and traffic scene evidence collection; stock and maintain fingerprint kits and related evidence-collection materials in patrol units and at the City jail.
• Provide training to department personnel on crime and traffic accident scene protection, evidence collection, documentation, and processing without contamination, and related safety and technical methods.
• May assist in operation of City property and evidence facility; receive, document, and preserve property and evidence; ensure chain of custody rules and procedures are followed; maintain accurate logs, records and files related to receipt, storage, control, and inventory of property and evidence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Experience:

• Two years of experience performing duties similar to that of a Police Scene Technician I with the City of Roseville.

AND

Training:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
• Additional course work or training in forensic science or crime scene investigation is highly desirable.

AND

License or Certificate

• Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within first 12 months of employment.

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