Forensic Specialist

Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Respond to a variety of crime scenes to assist with proper documentation, recognition, collection and preservation of evidence.
• Use photography skills to properly document evidence recovered at a scene or in a lab setting.
• Use powders and chemicals to process evidence and scenes for latent fingerprints and subsequent lifting/photographing the prints.
• Analyze, compare and evaluate latent fingerprint impressions.
• Use an alternate light source to examine scenes for body fluids, hairs and fibers.
• Maintain the evidence room, lab, and additional evidence storage areas to ensure all property is accounted for and stored in a cataloged orderly manner.
• Follow all current laws governing the collection, processing and maintaining of evidence. Responsible for the research of all criminal cases which have evidence to determine dispositions.
• Oversee the disposition of property/evidence to include setting up property hearings and destruction orders in compliance with city ordinance, state and federal law.
• Responsible for redacting videos as requested by the Attorney General, Judges and District Attorneys.
• Utilize the digital camera systems to burn, collect and store videos, and retrieve videos as needed.
• Scientific examination, comparison, and evaluation of digital multimedia evidence.
• Responsible for testifying in court as an expert witness regarding video/audio analysis, evidence processing and crime scene processing.
• Monitor the patrol officers evidence supplies and replaces items as needed.

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

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a forensic science or criminal justice field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in forensic, scientific, or criminal justice fields.

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Crime Scene Certification from the International Association for Identification (I.A.I.) preferred or within 1 year of employment.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of

• Operation of a SLR digital camera, various latent print powders and chemicals, cyanoacrylate(superglue)fuming chamber, dry-safe drying chamber ,alternate light source kit and forensic optical comparator.
• Latent fingerprint analysis and comparison.

Skill in

• RMS, Digital imaging software
• Operating vehicle lifts
• Proficient in MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Photoshop

Ability to

• Use verbal and written communications skills effectively
• Adapt to change and be flexible
• Be receptive to training and learning new skills related to the job
• Must be honest and trustworthy

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