Crime Scene Specialist

Duties

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Conducts field routine observations of crime scenes and collects evidence from crime scenes to assist with WCSO investigations
• Performs comprehensive latent prints comparisons and processes fingerprints through multiple databases
• Compiles and retains daily, monthly, and annual reports related to evidence, fingerprinting and crime scene information for the WCSO
• Collaborates and performs analysis to determine identity of victims and suspects related to crime scenes
• Transports evidence property to court and testifies in applicable situations pertaining to condition of evidence and crime scene observations
• Attends routine autopsies for identification and reporting purposes
• Documents and performs forensic photography at crime scenes and processes evidence for trace evidence, and create reports and logs to aid investigations
• Collaborates with law enforcement, attorneys, and state agencies to aid with investigations
• Transports evidence property to court and testifies in applicable situations pertaining to condition of evidence and crime scene observations
• Assists with routine local and state crime reporting and statistics
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Crime Scene Supervisor
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, heavy lifting, and operating equipment
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, and high noise levels
• Exposure to graphic material (photos, video, and audio) and persons accused or adjudicated of various crimes
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis
• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of related crime scene experience including one (1) year of latent print experience
• Knowledge of crime reporting databases, photography, and latent fingerprint systems

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Required
• Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) Certification
• Required within thirty (30) days of employment
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• IAI (International Association for Identification) Crime Scene or Latent Print Certification
• Four hundred (400) classroom hours related to crime scene and latent print work including evidence rooms procedures

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