Senior Forensic Evidence Technician — Lead Crime Scene & Evidence

Austincc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Diego is seeking a Senior Forensic Evidence Technician to lead forensic operations within the Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigation team. The role includes identifying, collecting, preserving, and transporting physical evidence from crime scenes and autopsies, with extensive documentation and processing duties.

The position requires an associate degree or higher and relevant experience; it offers a path for growth and future salary enhancements in a demanding, protective services

Qualifications

• An associate's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, plus an Evidence Technology certificate or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience as an Evidence Technician in a law enforcement agency.
• Alternatively, two (2) years as a Forensic Evidence Technician with the County of San Diego or as an Evidence Technician in a law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, preserve, and transport physical evidence from crime scenes and autopsies.
• Perform crime scene documentation, fingerprint processing, living and deceased print collection, firearms processing, photography, and in-house latent print development.

Education

Associate degree or higher + Evidence Tech cert

Two years experience as Evidence Technician

Job description

County of San Diego is seeking a Senior Forensic Evidence Technician to lead forensic operations within the Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigation team. The role includes identifying, collecting, preserving, and transporting physical evidence from crime scenes and autopsies, with extensive documentation and processing duties.

The position requires an associate degree or higher and relevant experience; it offers a path for growth and future salary enhancements in a demanding, protective services