Forensic Evidence Technician Trainee

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an Evidence Technician to learn the techniques, procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in collecting and presenting physical evidence. The role operates under close supervision and involves transporting evidence, placing it in the property room, and assigning case numbers.

Responsibilities include assisting in collecting and preserving evidence, processing latent fingerprints, photographing scenes, and preparing clear reports.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related discipline.
• A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience processing crime scene evidence.

Responsibilities

• Transports evidence to and from laboratories.
• Places evidence in property room.
• Assigns exhibit numbers and ETU case file numbers.
• Learns to testify in court.
• Assists in collecting, preserving and processing physical evidence.
• Assists in processing and developing latent fingerprints from living and deceased individuals.
• Assists in photographing physical evidence and the crime scene.
• Assists in performing field tests on chemicals, body fluids and foreign substances found at crime scenes.
• Assists in preparing reports.
• Writes clear and concise reports and diagrams crime scenes.
• Attends autopsies for collection of evidence and to take photographs.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or related discipline

High school diploma with two years experience processing crime scene evidence

Job description

Louisville Metro Government is seeking an Evidence Technician to learn the techniques, procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in collecting and presenting physical evidence. The role operates under close supervision and involves transporting evidence, placing it in the property room, and assigning case numbers.

Responsibilities include assisting in collecting and preserving evidence, processing latent fingerprints, photographing scenes, and preparing clear reports.