Crime Scene Technician

About the position Under the supervision of a law enforcement agency, this position is responsible for the processing of crime scenes, including photographic and physical collection of evidence, identification, and preservation of evidence in relation to criminal investigations and in accordance with modern investigative principles. Essential Job Functions 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.
• No felony convictions.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 effective working relationships with associates and the public.

Benefits

• County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• County paid criminal background screening.

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