Crime Scene Resources, Inc
Location
Georgetown, TX | United States
Job description
Duties
- Responds to crime scenes on a 24 hours basis.
- Processes crime scenes utilizing chemical and physical processes, scientific methods and equipment for the detection of evidence and crime scene reconstruction.
- Locates, collects, preserves and analyses physical evidence present at crime scenes, traffic fatalities and search warrants.
- Photograph major crime scenes, autopsies and traffic fatalities.
- Processes evidence for latent prints using physical, chemical and other various techniques.
- Evaluates the quality of latent prints submitted and developed to determine suitability for comparison.
- Performs analysis, comparison and identification of fingerprint and latent print evidence.
- Testifies in criminal courts as an expert witness.
- Fingerprints suspects and deceased for identifications; fingerprints defendants for criminal courts.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested; assists with criminal investigations when needed.
- Submits evidence to appropriate Crime Labs for analysis.
- Completes detailed supplemental offense reports and other required documentation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of full-time work experience as a Crime Scene Technician and Latent Print Examiner. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- One (1) year (30 semester hours) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.
Knowledge of:
- Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal investigation procedures.
- Police Department rules and regulations.
- Latent print comparison, identification and classification, Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, photography, evidence processing, crime scene processing, chemical formulas and Alternate Light Sources.
- Latest forensic techniques and processing guidelines, including Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shooting reconstruction and Crime Scene Reconstruction.
- General office equipment and operational practices and procedures.
Skill in:
- Organizing work and the ability manage time efficiently.
- Working independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
- Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Using of computers and related equipment, hardware and software to maintain databases, files and records.
- Assisting in a variety of administrative and routine department duties.
- Comprehending and following verbal and written directions.
- Reading technical reports, policy and procedure manuals.
- Completing logs and reports.
- Mixing chemicals for latent print analysis and crime scene processing.
- Photography.
- Developing processes and the application of formulas applied to crime scene reconstruction.
- Sorting and categorizing materials.
- Resolving customer complaints and concerns.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain appropriate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
- Identification and Latent Print Development, Advanced Latent Prints, Crime Scene Search, Latent and Crime Scene Photography.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
- Exposed to chemicals used in processing evidence and crimes scenes.
- Exposed to body fluids/blood at crimes scenes and autopsies.
- May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile environments, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds.
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Salary
$23.44 - $29.36 per hour
