Crime Scene Technician

Duties

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Documents crime scenes by taken photos, writing notes, or videography and identifying the scene's dimensions.
• Survey's crime scenes and identifies the location of items of evidence utilizing distance and angle measuring equipment and creates sketches and diagrams from data recovered.
• Processes crime scenes and persons for latent print evidence.
• Recovers and packages items of evidentiary value from crimes scenes, victims, witnesses, and suspects in a professional and legal manner while maintaining proper chain-of-custody.
• Collects, processes, preserves, analyzes, and archives various forms of digital evidence extracted from various sources to include computers, laptops, cell phones, mp3 devices, video cameras, or any item with a form of digital data storage capability or access to the internet.
• Consults with criminal investigators during police investigations to review and explain evidence findings.
• Submits evidence to forensic laboratories during police investigations to review and explain evidence findings.
• Acts as a liaison with other agencies such as forensic laboratories.
• Testifies in court regarding evidence collection, investigation findings and methods used to recover findings.
• Prepares forensic reports to include power point presentations, maps, charts as well as written documents produced during a police investigation.
• Researches technical information related to processing of evidence.
• Attends meetings related to assigned activities.
• Maintains equipment, supplies and files.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

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

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or computer forensics or a related field and 1-3 years of experience (moderate) in police investigations support capacity or an equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Crime Scene Certification by the International Association of Identification within timeframe established by the Police Department.
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) within timeframe established by the Police Department.

WITH...

• Knowledge of modern police identification techniques, police photography, human relations and local law enforcement practices, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of the process for collecting, preserving, and archiving evidence.
• General knowledge of methods and standards employed in forensic science.
• General knowledge of the rules of evidence.
• Ability to collect, extract and interpret evidence and information.
• Ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Ability to prepare professional written reports and documents.
• Ability to work independently within time constraints.
• Skill in the use of digital technology, including but not limited to: cell phones, text messages and email, phone records, computer hard drives, cloud storage, digital video, web site, social networking sites, tablets and laptops.
• Skill in the use of computers and computer software.
• Ability to understand, follow, and communicate oral and written directions.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to perform work with high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and a diverse community.

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