Forensic Evidence Specialist - Crime Scene & Lab

County of Hawai`i; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation up to 21 days/year

Sick Leave up to 21 days/year

Holidays: 13 paid days/year

Training and Development

Tuition Reimbursement Program

PSLF Program

Retirement Plan

Deferred Compensation

Flexible Spending Plan

Health Benefit Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Job summary

County of Hawai'i is seeking an Police Evidence Specialist II for the Hawai'i Police Department - Criminal Investigations Section in Hilo. The role involves searching for and recovering physical and trace evidence, preparing reports and exhibits for court, and assisting in crime lab tests and analyses.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of forensic-related experience, with occasional irregular hours and weekend work. Residency and firearm qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and transcript.
• One year of lab/analytical experience in forensic science or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Search, recover, preserve, and mark physical and trace evidence at crime scenes.
• Take measurements and prepare sketches/diagrams of scenes and accidents.
• Develop and recover latent fingerprints at scenes and accidents.
• Prepare casts of impressions and take photos for evidence records.
• Assist in preparing evidence reports and court exhibits.
• Assist in testing and analyses of recovered evidence and latent prints.
• Receive on-the-job instruction in advanced crime scene techniques.
• Attend training and participate in in-service programs for personnel.
• Operate mobile crime scene vehicle and equipment as required.

Skills

Learn crime scene procedures

Prepare detailed reports

Sketch crime scenes

Record findings accurately

Establish working relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

County of Hawai'i is seeking an Police Evidence Specialist II for the Hawai'i Police Department - Criminal Investigations Section in Hilo. The role involves searching for and recovering physical and trace evidence, preparing reports and exhibits for court, and assisting in crime lab tests and analyses.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and one year of forensic-related experience, with occasional irregular hours and weekend work. Residency and firearm qualifications apply.