Police Scene Technician II

Duties

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to and process crime and traffic accident scenes, including securing the scene and evidence from contamination, collecting, identifying, and preserving evidence; search for and lift fingerprints; collect body fluids and clothing; make plaster impressions; attend autopsies.
• Photograph, videotape, sketch, and diagram crime and traffic accident scenes to ensure documentation of scenes and evidence; interview and/or refer citizens for follow-up with sworn personnel and/or referral to other sources; prepare reports and maintain records of scenes and evidence collected.
• Reconstruct traffic accident scenes by analyzing evidence and scene diagrams; calculate involved vehicle speeds by using collected data and standard collision analysis techniques; and perform time/distance analysis.
• Process, evaluate, and analyze evidence and perform preliminary tests to identify various types of substances including narcotic and toxic substances; determine findings in comparing physical evidence; forward evidence for further examination and analysis as necessary.
• Coordinate with major crime laboratories; determine which evidence to be referred and reason for the referral; prepare and deliver evidence for analysis and processing by others; receive, log, and distribute packages delivered to the department.
• Process evidence for latent and known fingerprints; compare fingerprints with records on file.
• Prepare evidence, exhibits and reports for use in court, at hearings or depositions; give testimony regarding criminal cases or traffic accident investigations.
• Prepare a variety of narrative and statistical reports related to crime and traffic scene processing and evidence collection.
• Order and maintain supplies needed for crime and traffic scene evidence collection; stock and maintain fingerprint kits and related evidence-collection materials in patrol units.
• Provide training to department personnel on crime and traffic accident scene protection, evidence collection, documentation, and processing without contamination, and related safety and technical methods.
• May assist in operation of City property and evidence facility; receive, document, and preserve property and evidence; ensure chain of custody rules and procedures are followed; maintain accurate logs, records and files related to receipt, storage, control, and inventory of property and evidence.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

Knowledge of:

• Basic techniques and practices of crime and traffic accident scene investigation and analysis, including evidence identification, collection, preservation, and traffic accident scene investigation.
• Basic techniques and practices of chain of custody rules used in law enforcement property and evidence collection and preservation.
• Accepted law enforcement procedures, operations, and regulations.
• Methods and techniques of photography, video taping, and photographic equipment, and related processing techniques and equipment.
• Basic fingerprint identification techniques, comparisons, and classification systems.
• Methods and techniques of technical report writing.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Pertinent local, State and federal rules, codes, regulations and laws, including those related to rules of evidence in court cases.
• Courtroom protocol and procedures, including methods and practices of providing testimony.
• Automated law enforcement information equipment and systems and related procedures.

Ability to:

• Independently perform the full range of duties of a Police Scene Technician II with the City of Roseville.
• Train other personnel, both sworn and non-sworn, in techniques and practices of crime and accident scene activities, including related safety and technical methods.

Experience and Training:

• Experience: Two years of experience performing duties similar to that of a Police Scene Technician I with the City of Roseville.
AND
• Training: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree. Additional course work or training in forensic science or crime scene investigation is highly desirable.
AND
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certificates within first 12 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

• All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check and depending on position applied for a pre-employment medical exam and a drug and alcohol screening test.

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