Forensic Specialist at Crime Scene Resources, Inc Abilene, TX

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Job summary

Crime Scene Resources, Inc. in Abilene, TX seeks a Forensic Specialist to handle processing crime scenes, analyze fingerprints, and prepare reports. Candidates must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or a related field, and valid Texas driver’s license.

The role includes equipment operation like the Leica RTC360 scanner, and the opportunity to testify in court regarding findings. Applicants with a background in law enforcement are preferred, enhancing public safety through effective crime scene management.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field is required.
• Satisfactory completion of relevant training courses.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Processes crime scenes by taking photographs and collecting evidence.
• Analyzes and evaluates latent fingerprints and conducts fingerprint comparisons.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness regarding crime scene processing.

Skills

Photography

Fingerprint Analysis

Chemical Processing

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science or related field

Tools

Leica RTC360 scanner

AFIX Tracker database

Job description

Forensic Specialist job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc. Abilene, TX

Duties and Requirements

Duties

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Processes crime scenes by taking photographs, scanning/video recording scenes, prepare scene sketches, collecting, preserving, logging, packaging and inventorying evidence, and preparing detailed reports.
• Analyzes and evaluates latent fingerprints; conducts fingerprint comparisons.
• Utilizes the Leica RTC360 scanner to map crime scenes and produce a deliverable file of the mapped crime scene.
• Handle and operate firearms in a safe manner.
• Mixes and uses chemicals to process evidence; use alternate light sources to locate latent prints, serological, biological fluids and trace evidence.
• Operates the AFIX Tracker database and the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to develop candidate lists for comparisons to latent prints.
• Reviews lab reports.
• Reconstructs major crime scenes using advanced forensic techniques such as blood spatter interpretation, shooting trajectory, etc.
• Testifies in court as an expert witness regarding crime scene processing and fingerprint comparisons.
• Responds to crime scenes and emergency situations during regular work hours, evenings and weekends.
• Maintains laboratory supplies for the Forensic Unit and ensures the lab and equipment are clean and functional.
• Ensures all divisions in the police department have an adequate supply of crime scene processing materials to ensure evidence is processed and lab requests are completed in a timely manner.
• Operates a motor vehicle to travel to attend trainings, meetings, conferences, and court cases.

Other Job Related Duties

• Provides training classes for police personnel, police academies, and public safety demonstrations.
• Research scientific articles regarding Forensic Discipline.
• Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Organization and functions of a municipal law enforcement agency.
• General law enforcement codes, practices and methods.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Basic principles of chemistry, physics, and biology.
• Principles of report preparation.
• Basic principles of budget preparation.

Skill to:

• Operate office equipment including computer equipment.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment including alternate light source, digital camera, super glue chamber, fingerprint magnifier, fingerprint processing equipment, fume hood, laser scanner, and fingerprint identification systems.
• Operate hand tools or power tools to perform job functions.

Ability to:

• Work independently or with a team.
• Work courteously with the general public.
• Prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports.
• Work in unpleasant crime and accident scenes and under pressure.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organize and manage time efficiently.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.
• Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.
• Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Forensic Specialist II and III

• Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Requirements

Forensic Specialist Trainee

• Experience:
  • Previous work experience in the criminal justice field or in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Education/Training:
  • Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field is required. A minimum of five consecutive years in law enforcement can substitute this requirement.
• License or Certificate:
  • A valid Texas driver's license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Forensic Specialist I

• Experience:
  • Two (2) years of work experience in the criminal justice field or in a laboratory setting is required.
  • Completion of six months’ work experience equivalent to the City of Abilene Forensic Specialist Trainee is required.
• Education/Training:
  • Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field is required. A minimum of five consecutive years in law enforcement can substitute this requirement.
  • Satisfactory completion of a 40-hour Basic and a 40-hour Intermediate Level Latent Print courses, which meets International Association for Identification (IAI) standards is required.
• License or Certificate:
  • A valid Texas driver's license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Forensic Specialist II

• Experience:
  • Satisfactory completion of two (2) years of work experience in a position equivalent to the Forensic Specialist I in the criminal justice field or in a related laboratory setting is required.
• Education/Training:
  • Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field is required. A minimum of five consecutive years in law enforcement may substitute this requirement.
  • Satisfactory completion of a 40-hour Advance Level Latent Print course and a Palm Print Comparison course, which meets International Association for Identification (IAI) standards is required.
  • Satisfactory completion of the Texas Department of Public Safety Automated Fingerprint Identification System course is required.
• License or Certificate:
  • A valid Texas driver's license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.

Forensic Specialist III

• Experience:
  • Satisfactory completion of a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a position equivalent to the Forensic Specialist I/II in the criminal justice field or in a laboratory setting is required.
• Education/Training:
  • Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field is required. A minimum of five consecutive years in law enforcement can substitute this requirement.
  • Satisfactory completion of coursework and apprenticeship required by the International Association for Identification (IAI) for Latent Print Examiner and Crime Scene Certifications are required.
• License or Certificate:
  • A valid Texas driver's license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required.
  • A IAI Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) or Crime Scene (CCSI, CCSA, CSCSA) Certification is required.