Forensic Technician II: Evidence & Scene Expert

Rc HR; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks a Forensic Technician II to collect and preserve evidence at crime scenes, photograph scenes and suspects, and prepare reports for laboratory analysis and court use.

The role requires experience with fingerprint techniques, crime scene photography, and maintaining chain of custody. The incumbent travels across Riverside County and may testify as an expert witness in court.

Qualifications

• One year of experience receiving, cataloging, and maintaining custody of evidence.
• 32 hours of POST approved training in fingerprint science and/or 40 hours of Basic Fingerprint Techniques.
• Experience with crime scene photography and fingerprint techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Search for, collect, and preserve evidence at crime scenes for laboratory analysis.
• Develop and preserve latent fingerprints; identify and compare fingerprints.
• Take and compare physical impressions to connect evidence with suspects.
• Prepare detailed written field and laboratory reports and testify in court.

Skills

Fingerprints collection

Court testimony

Evidence handling

Photography

Report writing

Education

POST fingerprint training

Fingerprint techniques training

Tools

Fingerprint equipment

Job description

Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks a Forensic Technician II to collect and preserve evidence at crime scenes, photograph scenes and suspects, and prepare reports for laboratory analysis and court use.

The role requires experience with fingerprint techniques, crime scene photography, and maintaining chain of custody. The incumbent travels across Riverside County and may testify as an expert witness in court.