Crime Scene Technician Trainee

Duties

Under close supervision...

• Transports evidence to and from laboratories
• Places evidence in property room
• Assigns evidence an exhibit number and ETU case file number
• Learns to testify in court
• Assists in collecting, preserving and processing physical evidence
• Assists in processing and developing latent fingerprints from living and deceased individuals
• Assists in photographing physical evidence and the crime scene
• Assists in performing field tests on chemicals, body fluids and foreign substances found at crime scenes
• Assists in preparing reports
• Enters data and sends email via computer
• Writes clear and concise reports and diagrams crime scenes
• Attends autopsies for collection of evidence and to take photographs
• Performs related work

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a related field
OR
• High school diploma or the equivalent AND two years of experience processing crime scene evidence

Other Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be of good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph. Unacceptable will be persons who have been convicted of a felony, or who have any criminal action pending against them
• An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations
• Applicants who have bought, sold, or used marijuana within one year of application, or have bought, sold or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test
• Must pass a medical examination
• Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test
• Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
• Must work a varied schedule
• Must differentiate various colors of color coded buttons and lights
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
• Works at crime scene locations that may be limited or difficult to access
• Climbs a ladder at least 6 feet tall
• Drives a small truck/van
• Handles loaded firearms
• Operates manual and power tools

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