Crime Scene Technician

Duties

• In this dynamic role, you'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, including preserving evidence, packaging and transporting materials, and performing forensic photography. You'll also have the opportunity to showcase your skills in producing comprehensive crime scene diagrams and preparing detailed reports that may be used in court proceedings.
• As a Crime Scene Technician, you'll enjoy a diverse work environment, with assignments that may include standby and call-out shifts. You'll need to be adaptable, as you'll work different shifts and days of the week to support our law enforcement activities effectively.
• To excel in this role, you must be physically fit and able to handle the demands of the job, including lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and performing various physical tasks such as walking, standing, kneeling, and bending. Additionally, you'll be required to use personal protective equipment, including respirators, when working with hazardous chemicals or biohazardous materials.

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

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one of the following:
• Associate Degree in police science, law enforcement, photography or a related discipline*
• A minimum of three years of paid, full-time, continuous experience conducting crime scene investigations and performing lab processing/analysis of evidence for a law enforcement agency

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree with significant course work in photography, chemistry, physical or natural science is highly desirable

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge & Skills

• Respond to and participate in crime scene investigations including searching for, identifying and evaluating physical evidence
• Perform a variety of tasks in evaluating crime scenes, photographing and lifting fingerprints, obtaining suspect and elimination prints; documenting crime scenes with photography, sketches and diagrams
• Process evidence for fingerprints; process and recover fingerprints using various methods including powders, chemicals, adhesives, tapes, light sources, digital photography
• Prepare casts of footwear, footprints and tool marks
• Collect, preserve and maintain integrity of evidence in the field and in the laboratory; ensure accuracy of information received; properly package, store and secure evidence; maintain chain of custody
• Process items to locate and recover trace evidence
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to the classification, collection and preservation of evidence
• Knowledge of the latest methods and techniques of latent fingerprint collection and processing
• Work effectively with the public
• Work harmoniously and professionally with department personnel, representatives of other law enforcement agencies and other public or private agencies
• Use sophisticated chemical, physical, optical and computerized techniques of scientific analysis in the performance of job duties
• Operate Forensic Services van to respond to crime scenes

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