Crime Scene Specialist

Duties:

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.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Requirements:

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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, plus one (1) year experience in crime scene investigation, in a crime laboratory, or in law enforcement.
• Experience or education may be substituted up to four (4) years.

Must posses the following skills or certifications:

• Must obtain IAI Level I – Crime Scene Technician Certification, within 12 months of being eligible for testing.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Drivers License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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

Criminal Background Investigation

• This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

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