Forensic Technician

Duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to various types of crime and accident scenes; record detailed and accurate physical description of the scene; search for, collect and preserve evidence; photograph the scene and evidence; document evidence and scene, process as required.
• Examine surfaces and process for latent prints and other latent traces of evidence including hair, blood, paint, tool marks, and other items; conduct presumptive test for blood and other evidence.
• Photograph persons arrested for crimes, decedents and other persons involved in criminal investigations.
• Maintain all crime scene and evidence processing tools, equipment and supplies; maintain log inventory, assignments, and production and work sheets as required.
• Obtain account of events from relevant parties; provide information and guidance to police officers, detectives and road technician regarding cases and actions taken at scenes.
• Complete requests for forensic services in reference to examining, analyzing, evaluating, and processing physical evidence gathered at crime scenes, to include vehicles. Photograph and document related information; prepare detailed and accurate reports of crime scene findings. Appropriately forward results for review.
• Package, label and seal items to preserve for further scientific examination; ensure chain of custody for evidence is maintained.
• Establish, maintain, and update a variety of databases, files and records relating to reports, evidence collection and preservation.
• Cooperate with other law enforcement agencies regarding forensic mutual aid/assistance requests; attend meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Prepare evidence for court presentations; testify in court as required.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• No experience needed. One year experience as a crime scene investigator with a law enforcement agency or similar employment is preferred.

Education:

• Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Natural/Forensic Science or a related field. Additional coursework in forensic science, crime scene and evidence, and crime scene photography is desirable. Preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor's Degree.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.
• Preferred: International Association for Identification (IAI) and Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Certification.

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