Crime Scene Specialist I/II

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, document, preserve and impound evidence at crime scenes and vehicle collision scenes.
• Prepare detailed reports.
• Establish and maintain records to ensure proper chain of custody of physical evidence.
• Testify at trial, hearings, defense interviews, and depositions.
• Ensure evidence integrity.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment, supplies and laboratory equipment.

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

Requirements

Work Experience:

• Crime Scene Specialist I: Requires one (1) year work experience.
• Crime Scene Specialist II: Requires two (2) years of experience as a Crime Scene Specialist I+ or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency.
• Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

• Both levels: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural science, forensic science, or criminalistics, or a degree related to the core functions of this position.

Certification, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

• Crime Scene Specialist I: Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an ACJIS Terminal Operator Certificate. Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Crime Scene Specialist II: Possession of or required to obtain within six (6) months of hire, an ACJIS Terminal Operator Certificate. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Crime Scene Specialist I:

• Completion of a designated Crime Scene training program within one (1) year of hire or promotion.
• Successfully pass competency testing within one (1) year of hire or promotion.

Crime Scene Specialist II

• Successful completion of a competency testing within six (6) months of hire.

Both levels

• Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:
• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Police background check
• Polygraph examination

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