Crime Scene Technician & Forensics Specialist

Doña Ana County, NM; Center (TX); On-site; USD 67,468,000 - 109,430,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a crime scene technician to respond to scenes, develop and preserve evidence, photograph and diagram scenes, and collect DNA for rapid analysis. This position includes rotating shifts and on-call duties, with training provided for new technicians.

Responsibilities include crime scene processing, firearms evidence handling, maintaining chain of custody, operating cameras and measurement tools, and producing detailed reports while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in criminal justice, evidence collection, forensics, or related field.
• Two years of experience in evidence collection, crime scene processing, forensics, or photography preferred.
• Basic knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Respond to scenes as requested by supervisors.
• Develop and preserve evidence, photograph and diagram crime scenes.
• Collect DNA and use Rapid DNA for results.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain chain of custody.
• Work rotating shifts and on-call duties.

Skills

crime scene processing

forensics

photography

documentation

chain of custody

inventory management

communication

PPE safety

camera operation

Education

Associate's degree in criminal justice/evidence collection/forensics

Tools

Digital camera

Measurement tools

NIBIN acquisitions

Job description

Doña Ana County is seeking a crime scene technician to respond to scenes, develop and preserve evidence, photograph and diagram scenes, and collect DNA for rapid analysis. This position includes rotating shifts and on-call duties, with training provided for new technicians.

Responsibilities include crime scene processing, firearms evidence handling, maintaining chain of custody, operating cameras and measurement tools, and producing detailed reports while maintaining confidentiality.