Crime Scene Evidence Technician & Lab Specialist

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evidence Technician provides technical assistance by collecting and preserving crime scene evidence and performing photographic laboratory work; examines and processes evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints; coordinates the intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence. This is a non-sworn journey level classification located in the Sheriff’s department.

Individuals in this class are responsible for providing technical assistance to sworn peace

Qualifications

• Experience: One year in technical photographic, laboratory, diagramming and evidence collection with related processes and equipment.
• Education/Training: Specialized training in evidence collection and storage.

Responsibilities

• Collect and preserve crime scene evidence and perform photographic laboratory work.
• Examine and process evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints.
• Coordinate intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence.

Skills

Technical photography

Laboratory work

Evidence collection

Diagramming

Education

Specialized training in evidence collection and storage

Job description

The Evidence Technician provides technical assistance by collecting and preserving crime scene evidence and performing photographic laboratory work; examines and processes evidence in the laboratory for trace evidence and latent fingerprints; coordinates the intake, storage, chain of custody and disposal of all evidence. This is a non-sworn journey level classification located in the Sheriff’s department.

Individuals in this class are responsible for providing technical assistance to sworn peace