Forensic Crime Scene Technician: Field Evidence Expert

City of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh seeks a Crime Scene Technician within the Public Safety/Bureau of Police to identify, collect, record, and preserve physical and photographic evidence for lab analysis and court presentation.

The role includes fingerprint records, latent print comparisons, and potential responsibility for forensic processing at crime scenes, including complex cases, with training and certification through IAI anticipated.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of full-time experience in investigative or crime scene work identifying, collecting, recording, and preserving physical evidence.
• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Natural Sciences (Forensic concentration), Chemistry, Biology, or related field; advanced Crime Scene Certification may substitute for education.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Bureau rules and regulations, on and off duty.
• Conducts thorough searches of crime scenes to identify, document, collect, and preserve physical evidence.
• Documents scenes using photography, video, or diagrams; takes detailed measurements.
• Conducts latent fingerprint collection/processing; manages DNA and blood pattern analysis.
• Processes evidence, maintains storage, and testifies in court as needed.
• Maintains records and archives; may work beyond regular hours including nights and weekends.

Skills

Crime scene investigation

Fingerprint analysis

Evidence handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

City of Pittsburgh seeks a Crime Scene Technician within the Public Safety/Bureau of Police to identify, collect, record, and preserve physical and photographic evidence for lab analysis and court presentation.

The role includes fingerprint records, latent print comparisons, and potential responsibility for forensic processing at crime scenes, including complex cases, with training and certification through IAI anticipated.