Criminalist

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. is seeking a crime scene investigator/forensic analyst to provide technical support for documenting and analyzing physical evidence from crime scenes.

You will assist sworn personnel, apply scientific methods, and ensure evidentiary integrity at investigations, with responsibilities including photographing, sketching, and recording scene details. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or a related science field required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in documenting, collecting, preserving, and analyzing physical evidence from crime scenes.
• Assist sworn personnel by applying scientific methods and forensic standards to support investigations and ensure evidentiary integrity.
• Photograph, sketch, and digitally record scene details; process evidence for latent prints, biological material, and trace elements.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records and prepare detailed reports for investigators.
• Testify in court regarding evidence collection and analysis; assist with public education and departmental outreach as needed.

Skills

Forensic science

Biology

Chemistry

Criminal justice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or related field

Job description

Duties include providing technical support in the documentation, collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes; assisting sworn personnel by applying scientific methods and forensic standards to support investigations and ensure evidentiary integrity; photographing, sketching, and digitally recording scene details; processing evidence for latent prints, biological material, and trace elements; maintaining accurate chain-of-custody records; preparing detailed reports and submitting findings to investigators; assisting with lab-based forensic processing and evidence storage; testifying in court regarding evidence collection and analysis; and assisting with public education and departmental outreach as needed. The work schedule requires flexibility and may involve shift work ranging from working days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and / or holidays. A Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or a related science field required. One year of crime scene investigation or forensic analysis beneficial. Must be able to obtain a crime scene certification (IAI or equivalent) within 12 months of meeting IAI requirements for CSI certification. Hours vary and night and weekend hours are sometimes required. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG20 / FULL PAY RANGE $29.47 - $41.52 PER HOUR ($61,308 - $86,376 ANNUALLY)