Forensic Crime Scene Technician - Civilian Investigator

Claytoncountyga; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County, Georgia is seeking a Civilian Crime Scene Technician to process crime scenes, collect and document evidence, and maintain chain of custody. The role involves laboratory processing, fingerprint analysis, photography, and reporting findings for court testimony.

The position requires a science/forensics credential or equivalent experience, a Georgia driver’s license, and POST certification within two years. Flexibility for shifts and on-call duties is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree with emphasis in general science, chemistry, biology or forensics.
• One year of experience or training involving fingerprinting, latent prints, classification, photography, chemical use and safety, forensic investigations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; POST certification within two years.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for crime scene processing and analysis.
• Identifies and collects evidence; documents evidence via video, photography, and sketching; processes physical evidence.
• Maintains chain of custody of evidence; prepares reports and may testify in court as an expert witness.
• Attends required training to maintain certification and can be scheduled for flexible shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Fingerprinting

Latent prints

Photography

Chemical use

Forensic investigations

Education

Science/forensics diploma or degree

Job description

Clayton County, Georgia is seeking a Civilian Crime Scene Technician to process crime scenes, collect and document evidence, and maintain chain of custody. The role involves laboratory processing, fingerprint analysis, photography, and reporting findings for court testimony.

The position requires a science/forensics credential or equivalent experience, a Georgia driver’s license, and POST certification within two years. Flexibility for shifts and on-call duties is expected.