Crime Scene Technician

Role Overview

The purpose of this classification is to provide services throughout the processing of crime scenes for the Police Department. Duties and responsibilities include operating a mobile crime scene laboratory, collecting and processing physical evidence, photographing crime scenes, lifting, processing, classifying, and identifying fingerprints, testifying in court, compiling reports, and maintaining and updating records for proper documentation.

• Operate a mobile crime scene laboratory.
• Collect and process physical evidence.
• Photograph crime scenes.
• Lift, process, classify, and identify fingerprints.
• Testify in court.
• Compile reports and maintain proper documentation.
• Work with law enforcement to identify, isolate, and secure crime scenes.
• Work with law enforcement to establish a restricted perimeter around a crime scene so evidence is not compromised.
• Work with law enforcement to define a clear set of restrictions regarding nonessential personnel and investigative personnel.
• Preserve, collect, and record impressions, including toolmarks, footprints, tire marks, bite marks, and fingerprints.
• Collect DNA evidence, including blood, semen, hair, skin, blood stain patterns, bodily fluids, and nails.
• Collect trace evidence, including gunshot residue, fibers, accelerant, paint, glass, etc.
• Collect firearms evidence, including weapons, spent casings, bullet fragments, cartridges, and gun powder patterns.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• One year certificate from college or technical school in Criminal Justice or Forensic Science; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Use of Technology: Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Continuous Learning: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co‑workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and…