Crime Scene Technician I - Fingerprints & Evidence

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta is seeking a skilled crime scene technician to process scenes for the Police Department. Responsibilities include photographing scenes, collecting evidence, lifting fingerprints, and maintaining chain of custody.

Candidates should be capable of working independently and under general supervision. The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least one year of experience in police identification and evidence collection.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern police identification techniques and evidence processing.
• Skills in communicating with diverse groups and officials.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and document crime scenes and collect evidence.
• Search fingerprints and compare with AFIS databases.
• Process evidence and perform chemical tests as needed.
• Provide testimony as an expert witness when required.

Skills

Police identification techniques

Police photography

Evidence handling

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate’s degree in a related field

1 year experience in police identification/evidence collection

Tools

AFIS

Job description

City of Atlanta is seeking a skilled crime scene technician to process scenes for the Police Department. Responsibilities include photographing scenes, collecting evidence, lifting fingerprints, and maintaining chain of custody.

Candidates should be capable of working independently and under general supervision. The role requires an Associate’s degree and at least one year of experience in police identification and evidence collection.