Crime Scene Resources, Inc
Location
Little Rock, AR | United States
Job description
Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts crime scene searches under extreme conditions to gather physical evidence, such as latent fingerprints, hair, fibers, blood, projectiles, shell casings and tool and tire marks.
- Creates scale drawings of crime scenes, utilizing computer aided drafting (CAD), which include the location of the crime, evidence reference points, exact distances, and trajectory of bullets; creates cast impressions of shoe, tool, and tire marks found at crime scenes.
- Lifts, photographs, and develops latent prints found at crime scenes, utilizing print enhancement chemicals and photography equipment.
- Identifies, photographs, collects and preserves biological material for DNA evidence.
- Prepares detailed narrative and technical reports for each crime scene investigated which include a detailed summary of all evidence; maintains detailed case files for each case.
- Meets with prosecuting and defense attorneys to discuss cases or to provide formal depositions regarding crime scene information and physical evidence.
- Testifies in court regarding evidence collected at crime scenes, the condition of the crime scene, and the methodology employed in the collection and testing of the evidence.
- Transports evidence to and from hospitals; maintains evidence transmittal forms to track the chain of custody for all evidence to ensure its integrity when introduced in court.
- Conducts chemical tests on blood found at crime scenes to provide physical evidence to the prosecutor; ensures the security and integrity of all evidence processed in the Crime Scene Search Unit Laboratory.
- Operates a metal detector to locate projectiles and shell casings at crime scenes.
- Operates photography equipment to photograph crime scenes.
- Analyzes crime scene information, such as blood spatter patterns to determine specific crime scene information.
- Develops lesson plans which meet State Minimum Standards for law enforcement officers; trains Police Officers in crime scene security and evidence collection and preservation.
- Prepares monthly reports detailing the number of crime scene investigations and the number of hours spent testifying in court and at the State Crime Lab.
- Conducts instructional courses and seminars for other law enforcement agencies, universities, etc., regarding crime scene searches; conducts crime scene searches for other law enforcement agencies as required.
- Operates a computer with database and word processing software in the performance of essential job functions.
- Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
- These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of Bachelor's degree in in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Forensic Science, or a related area, and two hundred (200) hours of experience in a crime scene investigation internship program or a related area. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work rotating shifts and be available for emergency call-out 24 hours a day.
- Class D driver's license prior to employment and maintain licensure for duration of position tenure.
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Salary
$21 - $25 per hour
