Crime Scene Technician Trainee

Louisville Metro Government; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking a committed candidate to learn techniques and procedures for collecting, preserving and presenting physical evidence in a supervised setting. Responsibilities include transporting evidence, processing fingerprints, photographing scenes, and assisting with reports and autopsy-related tasks.

The role requires a degree in forensic-related fields or a high school diploma with crime scene experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug,

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related discipline.
• Alternatively, a high school diploma with two years of crime scene evidence processing experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with acceptable driving history.
• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and polygraph examination.
• Must pass medical and physical agility tests.
• Vaccination for hepatitis B or provide immunity evidence or signed declination.
• Must work a varied schedule and have no disqualifying criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Transports evidence to and from laboratories.
• Places evidence in property room and assigns exhibit numbers.
• Learns to testify in court and assists in collecting, preserving and processing physical evidence.
• Assists in processing and developing latent fingerprints from living and deceased individuals.
• Assists in photographing physical evidence and crime scenes.
• Assists in performing field tests on chemicals, body fluids and foreign substances found at crime scenes.
• Assists in preparing reports and writes clear crime scene diagrams.
• Attends autopsies for collection of evidence and photography.

Education

Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related discipline

High school diploma with two (2) years of experience processing crime scene evidence

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to learn the techniques, procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the collection, preservation, processing and presentation of physical evidence. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Transports evidence to and from laboratories.
• Places evidence in property room.
• Assigns evidence an exhibit number and ETU case file number.
• Learns to testify in court.
• Assists in collecting, preserving and processing physical evidence.
• Assists in processing and developing latent fingerprints from living and deceased individuals.
• Assists in photographing physical evidence and the crime scene.
• Assists in performing field tests on chemicals, body fluids and foreign substances found at crime scenes.
• Assists in preparing reports.
• Writes clear and concise reports and diagrams crime scenes.
• Attends autopsies for collection of evidence and to take photographs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related discipline.

Or

• a high school diploma and two (2) year of experience processing crime scene evidence.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must submit to fingerprinting for criminal history check.
• Must be of good moral character, with no criminal or felony record inconsistent with the provisions of this paragraph.
• Unacceptable will be persons who have been convicted of a felony, or who have any criminal action pending against them.
• An applicant may be disqualified for multiple misdemeanors, an unacceptable criminal record, or multiple traffic violations.
• Must submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must submit to a pre-employment polygraph test.
• Must pass a medical examination.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical agility test.
• Must wear personal protective and safety equipment as mandated by OSHA.
• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence or immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment.
• Must work a varied schedule.
• Must differentiate various colors of color-coded buttons and lights.
• Applicants who have illegally bought or used marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within six months of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally sold marijuana, including medicinal cannabis, within one year of application will be disqualified.
• Applicants who have illegally bought, sold, or used any controlled substance or narcotic drug, other than marijuana, without a prescription within six years of application will be disqualified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.
• Electrical Shock; Heights.
• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
• Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
• Other extreme hazards not listed above.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Salary Grade

U012

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Test Weights

• 50% Written Exam
• 50% Job Simulation
• Physical Agility Test: Pass/Fail

Please note that Training & Experience scores are based on the relevant (as determined by the hiring agency and Civil Service) training and experience from the last 10 years, as listed on your application and resume, as submitted. Any information that is unclear or that is not listed on your application and/or resume will not be considered in the calculation of the Training & Experience score. This also means that you should list your employment dates including the month and year (i.e. 02/2015 to 08/2020) of employment.