| Purpose: |
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Under general supervision, uses broad, comprehensive knowledge, and standardized principles, practices, and procedures, in the identification, documentation, collection, preservation, processing, and/or handling of evidence at/from crime scenes. |
| 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 Laboratory Information Management System (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.
- Attends autopsies to photograph and process the deceased for evidence.
- Assists with crime scene reconstruction including determining the sequence of events that took place, bullet trajectory and identifying blood stain patterns to aid in blood stain analysis.
- Provides aerial photography at crime scenes and performs specialized photography using the alternate light source.
- Conducts administrative and/or technical reviews of personnel casework to ensure compliance with division practice, policy, and procedure.
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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.
- 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.
- Ability to successfully complete two years of proficiency testing.
- Ability to successfully complete three years of approved casework.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Science, or in a field related to the job, plus three (3) years of experience in crime scene investigation, in a crime laboratory, or in law enforcement, excluding training.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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- International Association for Identification Crime Scene Technician Certification (CCSI)
- Successful completion of two (2) years of approved proficiency testing.
- Successful completion of three (3) years of approved casework.
- Valid Driver License
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