Evidence & Crime Scene Specialist — Seized Property

City of Pelham, AL; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pelham, AL seeks an experienced evidence specialist to manage the lifecycle of seized property and evidence, from collection at crime scenes to final disposition, ensuring accuracy and security of all materials.

The role requires handling crime scene examinations, fingerprint work, and rigorous documentation while maintaining strict compliance with laws and department policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Two years’ full-time professional work experience or an advanced degree with at least one year’s full-time professional work experience.
• Experience with crime scene processing and evidence collection.

Responsibilities

• Collect, preserve, process and handle evidence at major crime scenes, death scenes, and miscellaneous investigations.
• Perform latent fingerprint searches and submit fingerprint comparisons.
• Document crime scenes through photography, sketches, diagrams, and other methods.
• Use alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, and equipment for evidence collection.
• Recover, package and preserve electronic devices and media for examination.
• Maintain security of the evidence vault and restrict access to authorized personnel.
• Plan, prepare for, and participate in property dispositions, including return, release, auction, and destruction.
• Prepare seized cash for deposit and disbursement, and provide reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Independent work

Court testimony

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

FLEX

NIBIN

eTrace

Job description

City of Pelham, AL seeks an experienced evidence specialist to manage the lifecycle of seized property and evidence, from collection at crime scenes to final disposition, ensuring accuracy and security of all materials.

The role requires handling crime scene examinations, fingerprint work, and rigorous documentation while maintaining strict compliance with laws and department policies.