Salary: $13.29 Hourly

Final Filing Date: January 27, 2009

Duties: Accepts requests from local law enforcement agencies to respond to the scene of a reported crime; to collect and process evidence which may lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the perpetrator. Processing a crime scene includes the ability to scientifically, and accurately reconstruct a crime scene from the evidence left behind; to identify the participants involved using valid scientific techniques; and to reveal all pertinent details of its occurrence. Inspect, search, and photograph the scene of a crime to validate the legal elements are present to justify law enforcement involvement. Evaluate the evidential value of items found at the scene of a crime, and process them for latent prints as needed. Sketch the crime scene, include accurate measurements, and identify the location of evidence processed. Collect and secure evidence found at the scene to ensure proper transportation, and storage relating to the future scientific analysis. Maintain knowledge and skills on latest evidence processing techniques through ongoing training and familiarity with forensic manuals and scientific research. Analyze and evaluate the evidence recovered at crime scenes using proper scientific techniques in a laboratory setting, in order to determine its evidential value, and ultimately lead to an identification of the criminal involved. Review the "MO" (method-of-operation) on individual crimes through search of criminal history records, in an attempt to determine trends or patterns which may lead to the clearance of multiple criminal occurrences. Operate and maintain computerized latent print file, designed for searching and identifying criminals. Assist Laboratory Criminalist in the transportation, processing, storage, and disposal of evidence. Write reports on results of work performed an send them to law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, and courts. Advise and instruct law enforcement agencies on various methods used to process evidence at crime scenes, and its relative value in prosecution. Testify in court as an expert witness on the results of crime scene reconstruction, disposal of evidence, and the identification of the criminal through an analysis of the evidence.

Requirements: Bachelors degree

How to apply: https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/utahjobs/seeker/search/viewReferralInfo.do?src=gsm&joid=2200736664

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Posted: November 10, 2008