Forensic Crime Scene Technician | Field Investigator

Kids for the Future; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue?

Dental and Vision insurance

TMRS retirement (Optional 4579(b))

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Job summary

City of Killeen is seeking a Crime Scene Investigator to support criminal investigations by processing scenes, preserving evidence, and documenting findings.

The role includes responding to scenes under varying conditions, preparing submission forms, creating sketches, photographing evidence and testifying when required. A 2-year degree or equivalent experience is needed, plus a valid Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 30 college credit hours in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience in evidence collection and prevention.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Specialized training in crime scene investigation and evidence handling preferred

Responsibilities

• Responding to crime scenes under various and potentially extreme conditions to collect, preserve, and process physical evidence.
• Preparing detailed evidence submission forms for use by laboratory personnel which outline specific tests to be performed on evidence.
• Creating crime scene sketches and drawings.
• Developing photographs, and lifts latent prints found at crime scenes, utilizing print enhancement chemicals and photography equipment.
• Serving as a department representative when meeting with prosecuting attorneys and other law enforcement agencies; providing formal depositions regarding crime scene information and physical evidence.
• Transporting evidence to and from crime scenes, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and crime laboratories.
• Conducting chemical tests on blood, drugs, body fluids, fibers, etc., found at, or believed to be related to, crime scenes.
• Conducting ballistic tests and analysis for firearms.
• Being able to respond to crime scenes/emergencies within a 30-minute response time.

Job description

City of Killeen is seeking a Crime Scene Investigator to support criminal investigations by processing scenes, preserving evidence, and documenting findings.

The role includes responding to scenes under varying conditions, preparing submission forms, creating sketches, photographing evidence and testifying when required. A 2-year degree or equivalent experience is needed, plus a valid Texas driver’s license.