Crime Scene Technician

Santa Fe County NM

Santa Fe (NM)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Santa Fe County NM seeks a crime scene investigator to process scenes, collect evidence, photograph locations, and preserve items for investigations. The role includes documenting findings, and providing testimony when required.

The position requires an associate degree with 3–5 years of experience, or 5+ years in the field, plus certification within 1 year of hire. Training of officers and public at events is also part of duties.

Qualifications

Associate degree in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science, etc., and 3 years of relevant experience or 5 years total experience.
Must obtain one recognized crime scene investigator certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Process crime scenes to identify and collect evidence for prosecution.
Document, package, and preserve evidence; assess for lab testing.
Prepare reports and testify in proceedings.
Perform bio-evidence collection and cellular phone forensics.
Train officers and public on crime scene protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crime scene processing

Digital photography

Latent fingerprints

Evidence documentation

Report writing

Oral communication

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice/Forensic Science/Physical Science

5+ years crime scene processing experience

Tools

Fingerprint kits

Digital camera

Casting kits

Electrostatic dust lifter

Ladders & lighting equipment

Job description

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of a law enforcement agency, this position is responsible for the processing of crime scenes, including photographic and physical collection of evidence, identification, and preservation of evidence in relation to criminal investigations and in accordance with modern investigative principles.

Essential Job Functions

Under general supervision, processes crime scenes for purposes of identifying and collecting relevant evidence for use in criminal prosecution, utilizing one or all of the following techniques: digital photography, diagrams and sketches, fingerprint collection procedures, plaster casts, and assorted physical and/or chemical tests.
Documents, packages, and preserves evidence; assesses evidence for further lab testing.
Composes reports documenting relevant information and testifies in criminal proceedings.
Performs bio-evidence collection and cellular phone forensics.
Trains patrol officers and instructs the public at community events regarding crime scene protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills

Knowledge of digital photography and evidence collection and analysis.
Ability to conduct specialized tests and evaluate situations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, digital camera, latent print kits, electrostatic dust print lifter, communication radios, ladders, hand tools, shovels, casting kits, and lighting equipment.
Ability to operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs.
Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree (minimum) in one or more of the following: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; AND three (3) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints; OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints.
Must obtain and maintain at least one nationally or internationally recognized crime scene investigator certification such as: International Association for Identification, American Board of Medical Legal Death Investigators, or International Association of Blood Spatter Analysis, within one (1) year of hire.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work is performed frequently in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Work involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, hostile individuals, and work near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery. Work requires the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. Ability to lift over 100 lbs. Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required. Evening, holiday, and weekend work is required.

Conditions Of Employment

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre- employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate may not have any felony convictions. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.

Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

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