Forensic Crime Scene Investigator

Santa Fe County NM; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Gym Membership

Job summary

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a crime scene investigator to process scenes, photograph, collect and preserve evidence, and prepare case reports for court presentations.

The role includes biometric and cellular forensics, training patrol officers, and occasional community outreach on crime scene protocols. A relevant degree and certification are required, with eligibility for certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in one of the listed fields and 3 years of crime scene experience or 5 years overall.
• Must obtain a recognized crime scene certification within 1 year of hire.
• Experience with digital photography, fingerprinting, and evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Process crime scenes to identify and collect relevant evidence for prosecution.
• Document, package, preserve evidence, and assess for lab testing.
• Prepare reports and testify in criminal proceedings.
• Conduct bio-evidence collection and cell phone forensics.

Skills

Digital photography

Evidence collection

Latent fingerprints

Written communication

Report writing

Public instruction

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice / Forensic Science

Crime Scene Investigator certification (IAI / ABMDI / IABSA)

Tools

Digital camera

Latent print kits

Electrostatic dust lifter

Radios

Casting kits

Lighting equipment

Office software (Word/Excel/DB)

Job description

Santa Fe County NM is seeking a crime scene investigator to process scenes, photograph, collect and preserve evidence, and prepare case reports for court presentations.

The role includes biometric and cellular forensics, training patrol officers, and occasional community outreach on crime scene protocols. A relevant degree and certification are required, with eligibility for certification within one year.