Crime Scene Specialist

Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identifies, collects, examines, interprets, classifies, preserves, and presents evidence from crime scenes, such as biological evidence, latent fingerprints, tire prints, firearms, shoe prints, tool marks, and other physical evidence.
• Processes evidence in the field or workstation using special powders, chemical solutions, forensic light source, and various cameras, lenses, and filters to develop and preserve evidence.
• Reports to crime scenes as directed and completes required procedures including, but not limited to, photography, collection and identification of evidence under the direction of the detective personnel.
• Releases evidentiary items to authorized law enforcement personnel.
• Prepares detailed reports of scenes that have been processed and any involvement during the investigation.
• Responds to call-outs; testifies in court as required by subpoena.
• Attends meetings and training sessions in order to remain updated on job specific issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of police procedures for impounding and safekeeping of property.
• Knowledge of computers and software desired.
• Working knowledge of firearms operation.
• Basic knowledge of modern photographic techniques and equipment, including video.
• Ability to understand and follow handling, retrieval and disposal procedures carefully.
• Ability to implement storage, security and accounting procedures for items of a sensitive nature and/or valuable impounded property.
• Ability to work independently in absence of supervisor.
• Ability to display discretion and integrity in the performance of duties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work irregular hours, holidays, weekends, and call-outs.
• Ability to bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb (stairs or stepladders).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminalistics, Forensics, Chemistry, or a closely related field and one (1) year experience in the care, custody, and control of evidence items or experience in a law enforcement environment;
OR
• High School diploma or GED and three (3) years’ experience in the care, custody, and control of evidence items or experience in a law enforcement environment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.
• Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit. Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application and must not be more than 60 days old from the date of submission of the application.

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