Criminalist

Duties:

Examples of Duties for Success

• Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
• Duties include but not limited to: complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it
• Prepare variety of reports.
• Safely operate county vehicles.
• Respond to crime scenes to collect, preserve, and document evidence.
• Evaluate, examine, analyze and identify evidence collected. (Physical evidence, photographs, video, sketches, documentation)
• Use of AFIS for fingerprint comparison.
• Respond to crime scenes that maybe of graphic and violent nature.
• Tolerate noxious odors, handling of deceased persons, and body odors.
• Prepare cases, ensuring completeness for filing with the district attorney’s office.
• Conduct follow-up investigation on assigned cases.
• Prepare Court exhibits, enlarged and mounted photographs, sketches, and other exhibits.
• Obtain and Execute search and arrest warrants
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Department policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with members of the legal community (district attorneys, defense attorneys, civil lawyers, judges, court personnel, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Provide training and guidance to other members of the Sheriff’s Office, Community, Academy Cadets, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Perform other duties that are assigned

Requirements:

Qualifications for Success

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor of Arts or Science in related field, is preferred
• A valid Colorado Driver’s License
• 2 years of experience related to crime scene processing
• Certifications in the following areas/disciplines are preferred: Basic Crime Scene processing from the FBI or CBI; latent fingerprints/palm prints and identifications; crime scene digital photography; death scene investigations, blood-stain pattern analysis; firearms; ballistics.
• Membership from any crime scene processing association such as ICSIA, IAI, RMDIAI, ACSR, RS & A is preferred

More Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of computer systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to Multitask
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local Laws
• Be available 24 hours/day & respond in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to maintain level of confidentiality
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups/ individuals
• Ability to be a good decision maker and problem solver

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