Crime Scene Investigator I/II/III

Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only):

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Examines crime and fire scenes and identifies, stores and maintains property and evidence.
• Performs tests to identify and analyze various types of substances including narcotic and toxic substances.
• Determines findings in comparing physical evidence.
• Takes and makes fingerprint comparisons and classifications.
• Fingerprint development techniques to include collection, preservation and comparison and preparation of reports and court exhibits.
• Enters latent impressions into computer.
• Photographs crime/fire scenes.
• Prepares and delivers evidence for analysis and process by others.
• Prints photographs.
• Prepares evidence, exhibits, and reports and gives testimony in court on test results and findings.
• Instructs staff on methods for collecting and processing evidence without contamination.
• Maintains photographic and other equipment.
• Participates in Yolo County Arson and Bomb Investigation team.
• Receives, processes, stores and maintains property and evidence.
• Transports evidence for laboratory and/or criminalistics examination and court presentation.
• Responds to inquiries related to store property.
• Logs and stores all found property and evidence in a safe and secure manner.
• Maintains manual and computerized property files.
• Disposes of and releases property in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
• Coordinates the transportation, delivery, and/or disposal of evidence and/or property.
• Communicates with courts on status and evidence needed.
• Ensures proper disposal of unclaimed or surplus property and evidence.
• Organizes and coordinates property auction in accordance with applicable laws and departmental procedures.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports.

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

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

• Education:
• Crime Scene Investigator I:High school diploma or equivalent. Related college coursework or specialized training is desirable.
• Crime Scene Investigator II: High school diploma or equivalent and additional specialized coursework in basic police identification principles.
• Crime Scene Investigator III: Equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university in Administration of Justice, Police Science, Public/Business Administration or closely related field.
• Experience:
• Crime Scene Investigator I: One (1) year of public contact work.
• Crime Scene Investigator II: One (1) year experience equivalent to a Crime Scene Investigator I in the City of West Sacramento.
• Crime Scene Investigator III: Three (3) years related experience in a California law enforcement agency, including two (2) years experience as a Crime Scene Investigator I or similar position. A Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in Criminalistics, Criminology, Forensic Science or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California driver license. Possession of a POST Property Management Certificate highly desirable.

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