Junior Crime Scene Technician

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks an entry-level Crime Scene Technician to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence at scenes and in the lab. You will prepare reports, assist investigations, and may testify in court under supervision.

Responsibilities include lifting fingerprints, collecting body fluids, photographing scenes, packaging evidence, and preparing diagrams. On-the-job training will be provided to develop technical crime scene skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of law enforcement experience; crime scene training desirable.
• Associates degree or coursework in criminalistics/forensic science or related field desirable.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License and POST Basic Field Evidence Technician certificate within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tasks in the collection and preservation of evidence at a crime scene such as lifting fingerprints, collecting body fluids and clothing, dislodging bullets, and making plaster impressions.
• Packages evidence for storage; ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Photographs a wide variety of situations to ensure proper documentation of the crime scene.
• Prepares reports and records of crime scenes and evidence collected; prepares diagrams.
• Testifies in court regarding the crime scene and the evidence collected.
• Performs duties related to other areas of civilian police activities as necessary.
• Reports to crime scenes to collect evidence on a 24-hour basis as needed.
• Performs related work as necessary.

Skills

Report writing

Photography

Evidence handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in criminalistics/forensic science or related field

Tools

Photography equipment

Fingerprint processing equipment

Evidence packaging supplies

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers seeks an entry-level Crime Scene Technician to identify, collect, preserve, and process evidence at scenes and in the lab. You will prepare reports, assist investigations, and may testify in court under supervision.

Responsibilities include lifting fingerprints, collecting body fluids, photographing scenes, packaging evidence, and preparing diagrams. On-the-job training will be provided to develop technical crime scene skills.