Crime Scene Resources, Inc
Location
Carlsbad, NM | United States
Job description
Duties
Essential Functions
- Attendance and overtime are Essential Functions of this position.
- Must be able to ask questions of supervisor, and listen to and follow verbal directions in English. Must be able to read and understand written directions in English.
- Must be able to prioritize job task
- Manage Evidence thru a computer-based program. Properly document, organize, care and maintain all evidence in an orderly fashion within the Eddy County Sheriff Office.
- Assess departmental training needs, complete/submit all required state reports associated with training and commissions requirements.
- Maintain training records; research and develop examinations for in-service testing periods; provide instruction skills training; develop training aids and materials.
- Work with appropriate personnel preparing evidence for court and testify in court as needed.
- Obtain destruction orders of evidence, execute destruction orders, handle abandon unclaimed property and maintain documentation on all evidence
- Document suspects, victims, and subjects of crimes for potential evidence through photographing and diagramming scenes using tape measure, roll-a-tape, and survey instruments including total stations, laser scanners, and drones.
- Locate, process, and preserve evidence: latent evidence, biological evidence, trace evidence, and fingerprint evidence
- Establish working relationships with assisting agencies and comply with the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures to include New Mexico laws and to maintain proper chain of custody.
- Safely operate and maintain a clean and stocked assigned crime scene team vehicle.
- Serve as specialist in firearms examination and NIBIN Acquisitions.
- Safely handle, examine, operate and test fire a variety of firearms and ammunition.
- Use the ATF Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS), and other law enforcement databases.
- Cooperate with and assist regulatory and law enforcement agencies.
- May be called to testify in courts or administrative hearings.
- May conduct data extractions on cellphones and other electronic devices.
Requirements
Education
- High School diploma or GED certificate – Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Entomology, Photography, Biology or Physics or another related field is preferred.
Experience
- 2-5 years investigating crime and or processing crime scenes and intake, handling, cataloging and inventorying evidence is desirable. Must Successfully complete a Crime Scene Field Training Officer Program within 12 months of hire.
Communication
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English required. Must have the ability to follow directions and orders in English.
Background
- Due to sensitive nature of position, Applicant must be 21 years of age. Must have no prior misdemeanors involving moral turpitude, no felony or domestic violence convictions. Must successfully pass criminal and employment background investigations. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is verified through EVerify.
Testing
- Must successfully pass an oral board interview, written examination, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to hire. MUST COMPLETE A PERSONAL INTEGRITY QUESTIONNAIRE (PIQ) WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
License
- Must possess a valid NM driver's license, with no prior DWI convictions or more than two moving violations within the past three years, and be insurable with the County Insurance Authority. MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT DRIVING RECORD.
Demands
- May be subject to shiftwork, 24/7 on call status, including weekends and holidays. Travel May be required to travel out of town without prior notice for classes and special assignments.
Confidentiality
- Must be able to recognize, work with and maintain confidential information.
Software
- Should possess comprehensive knowledge and application skills of computer software programs, such as but not limited to, Word and Excel; and must have the ability to learn new software.
Performance
- Ability to handle stress and respond appropriately in stressful situations. Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
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Job tags
Salary
$24.95 - $27.54 per hour
