Crime Scene Technician

Built for the Badge; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Built for the Badge is seeking a crime scene investigator to work under a law enforcement agency in Santa Fe, NM. The role involves processing crime scenes, collecting photographic and physical evidence, and ensuring proper identification and preservation of evidence for criminal investigations in accordance with current investigative principles.

Minimum qualification includes an Associate's Degree in a relevant field and 3 years of related experience, or 5 years of experience with crime scene

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics.
• 3 years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints; or 5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Process crime scenes, photograph and collect evidence, identify and preserve evidence for investigations in line with modern investigative principles.

Skills

Crime scene processing

Digital photography

Latent fingerprints

Education

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice / Forensic fields

Job description

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.

• 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.