Criminalist I

Duties

Job responsibilities include:

• Identify, collect, preserve, and package biological evidence, friction ridge evidence, impression evidence, and other physical evidence according to established standards and existing standard operating procedures;
• Documents crime scenes using various forensic techniques and processes including digital photography, digital video, laser scanning, and diagramming software;
• Prepares technical departmental reports;
• Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination;
• Testifies in court regarding the details of their involvement with crime scene processing;
• Assists with training of Criminalist I’s and Crime Scene Technicians;
• Resolves problems encountered during daily operations;
• Performs work following ISO 17025 standards, including standard operating procedures and quality assurance manual guidelines;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by direct Supervisors;

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

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 1+ years' experience in a similar working environment (large agency)
• Flexibility
• Ability to perform shift work, which includes night shift, weekends and holidays
• Ability to effectively deal with difficult scenes/situations
• Flexibility in call rotation/change
• Team mentality
• Customer service mentality

• All candidates selected to move forward must successfully complete a polygraph exam, drug test, medical evaluation, and criminal background check as a condition of employment.

Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

• Education requirement: Associate's Degree
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in crime scene processing; digital multimedia editing and video enhancement; and/or an internship with a forensic laboratory or criminal justice organization.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License at the time of application.

• By position, ability to obtain IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Level 1 certification within two years of employment.
• By position, ability to complete LEVA Levels 1-4 training within 4 years of employment.
• It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division Form for Consent for Collection of a DNA Sample be completed at the time of hire.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

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