Crime Scene Technician

Macon-Bibb County; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County is seeking a Crime Scene Technician to support the Forensics Division. The role involves investigating crime scenes, collecting and preserving evidence, and preparing documentation for court proceedings.

The ideal candidate has education in criminalistics and experience in crime scene work, with opportunities to travel to multiple sites and to testify as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Three (3) years of crime scene investigation experience preferred or combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on crime scenes and gather evidence.
• Document crime scenes; take photographs and videos.
• Write crime reports based on evidence and findings.
• Appear in court as an expert witness and provide depositions.
• Travel to various sites during work.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

Photographic equipment

Latent fingerprint equipment

Job description

Crime Scene Technician

The Crime Scene Technician position is under general supervision of the Forensics Division, the Crime Scene Technician conducts investigations on crime scenes, deaths, serious traffic accidents, industrial accidents, and other crimes; documents and gathers evidence; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification.

• Conducts investigations on crimes including residential, commercial and bank robberies, thefts; residential, commercial, and entering autos; stolen and recovered stolen vehicles; domestic violence, homicides, suicides, and all death investigations; sexual assaults; serious injury and fatal traffic accidents; industrial accidents; and other crimes.
• Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence from crime scene investigations such as latent fingerprints, trace evidence, clothing, serological evidence, narcotics, and firearms.
• Documents crime and accident scenes; takes photographs and videos of crime and accident scenes using a variety of photographic films and techniques.
• Writes crime reports based on evidence found, nature of classification, and results obtained.
• Examines evidence in both the field and laboratory for latent fingerprints using print powders, chemicals, and laser techniques.
• Prepares charts, graphs, or exhibits for investigation or court presentation.
• Appears in court as an expert witness and gives depositions and testimony.
• Reviews, evaluates, processes, and maintains a variety of files related to cases.
• Attends a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and meetings to maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Travels to various sites and locations during the course of work.

High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or college level course work in crime scene investigation, photography, fingerprint identification, and/or criminalistics preferred. Three (3) years experience in crime scene investigation preferred or any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform in the duties of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques used in crime scene investigation; evidence collection; analysis and documentation of investigations; including latent fingerprint techniques and crime scene photography
• Public safety practices and procedures;
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations such as OfficialCode of Georgia Annotated, Municipal Code and various training and information bulletins
• Courtroom procedures as they relate to giving testimony.

Ability to:

• Conduct investigations and solicit information
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Work as a team member and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate laboratory and photographic equipment
• Provide technical support to Sheriff Deputies
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Give and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain effective record keeping systems
• Write reports and correspondence
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedure guidelines
• Work extended hours when required.

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