| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, uses comprehensive knowledge, and standardized principles, practices, and procedures, in the identification, documentation, collection, preservation, processing, and/or handling of evidence at/from crime scenes. Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where considerable judgment, responsibility, and initiative are required. Visitation and investigation of crime scenes are required. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Responds to crime and accident scenes, evaluates the scene and conducts searches for evidence utilizing disciplines related to crime scene investigation.
- Measures and/or photographs crime scenes, evidence, etc. Documents, collects, packages, preserves, and processes evidence.
- Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods and equipment for the detection and collection of evidence.
- Processes evidence and crime scenes for latent fingerprints, utilizing both chemical and powder processes.
- Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documentation of work completed.
- Enters and modifies information in Versadex and LIMS.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies with crime scene processing.
- Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis and procedures, after being declared by the judge, an expert in their field of crime scene investigation.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic and administrative crime analysis.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Science, or in a field related to the job.
- Experience or education may be substituted up to four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- Valid Drivers License
- Must obtain the International Association for Identification Certified Crime Scene Investigator Certification (CCSI) within 12 months of being eligible for testing.
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