Crime Scene Forensic Technician

City of San Marcos, TX; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Marcos, TX seeks a Crime Scene/Evidence Technician to support criminal investigations by collecting, analyzing, preserving, storing, and documenting physical evidence for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Marshal’s Office.

The role performs crime scene processing, maintains chain of custody, ensures compliance with laws and procedures, and provides documentation and testimony for court proceedings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sixty college hours in Criminal Justice or related field.
• One year of experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, forensics, evidence handling, or related public safety work; OR completion of formal training in forensics, evidence handling, or crime scene processing.

Responsibilities

• Process crime scenes by collecting, analyzing, photographing, and documenting evidence.
• Document scenes through sketches, scans, measurements, and detailed reports.
• Attend autopsies as needed to collect, secure, and document evidence.
• Determine appropriate forensic laboratory testing, prepare evidence for submission, and transport items to labs and the District Attorney’s Office.
• Maintain the chain of custody for all property and evidence; manage intake, storage, tracking, release, and returns.
• Collect SAFE kits from hospitals in accordance with Texas law.
• Process digital and physical evidence requested by prosecutorial agencies.
• Review case files to identify evidence eligible for destruction and prepare items for destruction or disposal.
• Support evidence and property operations by organizing storage areas, inventories, and audits.
• Assist with firearms-related evidence by supporting test-fires and preparing items for NIBIN submission.
• Support investigative units during search warrants and specialized operations by processing scenes and handling evidence.
• Train new officers in crime scene processing, evidence packaging, and submission procedures; provide refresher training.
• Engage with the community through presentations related to crime scene and evidence procedures and supports public safety outreach.

Skills

Forensic techniques

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Regulations interpretation

Education

High school diploma

60 college hours in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

City of San Marcos, TX seeks a Crime Scene/Evidence Technician to support criminal investigations by collecting, analyzing, preserving, storing, and documenting physical evidence for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Marshal’s Office.

The role performs crime scene processing, maintains chain of custody, ensures compliance with laws and procedures, and provides documentation and testimony for court proceedings.