Crime Scene Technician

Duties

• Under general supervision, processes crime scenes for purposes of identifying and collecting relevant evidence for use in criminal prosecution, utilizing one or all of the following techniques: digital photography, diagrams and sketches, fingerprint collection procedures, plaster casts, and assorted physical and/or chemical tests.
• Documents, packages, and preserves evidence; assesses evidence for further lab testing.
• Composes reports documenting relevant information and testifies in criminal proceedings.
• Performs bio-evidence collection and cellular phone forensics.
• Trains patrol officers and instructs the public at community events regarding crime scene protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

Requirements

• Associates Degree (minimum) in one or more of the following: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; AND three (3) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints; OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints.
• Must obtain and maintain at least one nationally or internationally recognized crime scene investigator certification such as: International Association for Identification, American Board of Medical Legal Death Investigators, or International Association of Blood Spatter Analysis, within one (1) year of hire.

• Knowledge of digital photography and evidence collection and analysis.
• Ability to conduct specialized tests and evaluate situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, digital camera, latent print kits, electrostatic dust print lifter, communication radios, ladders, hand tools, shovels, casting kits, and lighting equipment.
• Ability to operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions.

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