Crime Scene & Evidence Technician

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winston-Salem, NC invites applications for a position in Forensic Services. The role supports crime scene response, evidence handling, and prepares testimony for court, under supervision of the Forensic Services Squad Division Supervisor.

Responsibilities include crime scene processing, photography, latent prints collection, maintaining chain of custody, and training personnel while staying current with forensic methods and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or related field and/or moderate experience in forensics, law enforcement, and analyzing crime scenes, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of methods and standards employed in forensic science; general knowledge of rules of evidence; general knowledge of photography; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Crime Scene Response including processing and photography; documents scenes and evidence through forensic photography/videography.
• Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence utilizing appropriate forensic techniques; locates, preserves and/or lifts latent prints.
• Maintains chain of custody for evidence; prepares detailed sketches and diagrams of crime scenes; prepares investigative reports.
• Presents evidence in District, State, and Federal Courts; prepares photographic line-ups and images for viewing.
• Effectively communicates with investigators, court personnel, suspects, and citizens; trains personnel.

Skills

Forensic photography

Evidence preservation

Court testimony

Communication

Education

Associate/Technical degree in criminal justice or forensic science

Job description

The City of Winston-Salem, NC invites applications for a position in Forensic Services. The role supports crime scene response, evidence handling, and prepares testimony for court, under supervision of the Forensic Services Squad Division Supervisor.

Responsibilities include crime scene processing, photography, latent prints collection, maintaining chain of custody, and training personnel while staying current with forensic methods and safety requirements.