Crime Scene Technician

Ohio; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is hiring a Crime Scene Technician within the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, primarily remote with potential training requirements. This role involves collecting evidence, conducting searches, and providing critical support to law enforcement. A bachelor’s degree and investigative experience are required for this role, along with essential skills in critical thinking and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2 years of crime scene investigation experience.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Examining crime scenes to collect evidence like fingerprints and body fluids.
• Preparing and using chemical tests for evidence preservation.
• Entering detailed reports into a computerized system.

Skills

Investigation

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Decision Making

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forensic science or related field

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is seeking a Crime Scene Technician in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) within the Crime Scene Unit. This position is primarily remote, with possible in-person training and operational requirements. The headquarters is located in London, OH.

BCI houses Ohio’s official crime lab and identification services, serving law enforcement agencies statewide and providing expert investigative services to local, state, and federal agencies. BCI operates 24/7 to support law enforcement needs.

Staff include special agents, forensic scientists, and criminal analysts across three divisions: Identifications, Investigations, and Laboratory.

The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate within 90 days to one of the following counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Harrison, Holmes, Huron, Jefferson, Knox, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, or Wayne.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Examining crime scenes to recognize and collect evidence such as fingerprints, shoe prints, tire tracks, body fluids, hair, fibers, weapons, and other materials.
2. Communicating via radio, MDC, and phone under stressful circumstances.
3. Handling situations tactfully with co-workers and citizens.
4. Providing information and resolving questions about policies and procedures.
5. Conducting searches on foot or in vehicles.
6. Recovering and impounding firearms, weapons, and evidence, including human remains.
7. Calculating measurements and diagrams of crime scenes.
8. Preparing and using chemical tests, casting materials, and preservation techniques.
9. Photographing crime scenes and evidence.
10. Collecting body fluids, hair, fibers, and trace evidence using specialized equipment.
11. Dusting for fingerprints and casting impressions.
12. Interviewing to gather relevant information.
13. Entering detailed reports into a computerized system.
14. Traveling to crime scenes using a state vehicle.
15. Testifying in court as needed.
16. Providing training on crime scene preservation.
17. Drawing conclusions in specialized areas like footwear or bloodstain analysis.
18. Completing proficiency and competency tests annually.
19. Carrying a firearm as required.
20. Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in forensic science or related field, 2 years of crime scene investigation experience, and a valid driver’s license, or equivalent qualifications.

Job Skills: Investigation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Decision Making, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality