Police Identification Technician

Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Evaluates, identifies, collects and preserves crime scene evidence to aid in the prosecution of criminals;
• Conducts visual and physical analysis and comparison of crime scene latent prints to national fingerprint databases;
• Develops, classifies and files latent fingerprints;
• Collects, preserves, logs and secures evidence;
• Documents all handling of evidence and property;
• Maintains activity logs and generates reports as needed.
• Receives property and evidence from law enforcement officers for testing and analysis;
• Assists with the identification of evidence at crime scenes;
• Enter firearm evidence into NIBIN;
• Provides in-service training of officers on collection of evidence at crime scenes;
• Prepares necessary documentation and evidence for court;
• Transports evidence for court proceedings;
• May be required to testify in court;
• Assists in maintenance of crime laboratory and evidence processing equipment;
• Orders supplies as needed, and maintains inventory of forensic supplies for Department;
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed. The City does not hire at the top of the range. Candidate may start above the beginning of the range depending on qualifications.

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

Requirements

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, -AND- two (2) year’s technical experience in police identification methods, crime scene processing, and photography;
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Arizona Drivers License;
• Will be required to obtain and maintain NIBIN Certification.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• City policies and procedures.
• Basic fingerprint classification and latent fingerprint development methods.
• Rules for the collecting, preserving and securing of physical evidence.
• The principles and practices of crime scene photography, and the operation of a variety of photographic equipment.
• Chemicals, powders, solutions and equipment used in the development and analysis of latent fingerprints.
• The principles of record keeping and records management.
• Packaging and organizing numerous items of evidence in an orderly fashion for storage and retrieval.
• Maintaining accurate evidence records and generating special and periodic reports.
• Photographing crime scenes.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of technical and imaging software.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Crime laboratory environment, and at crime scene's as needed.

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