Crime Technician-Dallas Police; Civil Service

Position: Crime Technician-Dallas Police (Civil Service)
## Crime Technician-Dallas Police (Civil Service)
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October 7, 2026 (11 days left to apply):
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** Job Summary
** Conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers beath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated.
** Job Description**
- ** Overview
* * The Crime Technician conducts investigations, collects, processes and preserves evidence involved in a crime investigation and administers breath alcohol tests to determine whether a person is intoxicated.
** Essential Functions
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* * Administers the breath alcohol test to determine whether a person is intoxicated, assists with blood draws, and gathers other evidentiary samples; operates video equipment to video persons arrested for driving while intoxicated for court purposes.
** 2
* * Receives and processes information from the Crime Stoppers Hot Line according to established guidelines and procedures; completes criminal history checks and performs other crime research and investigation; intakes evidence and other pertinent property from officers, citizens, and other parties.
** 3
* * Fingerprints applicants, suspects, and victims; classifies and processes fingerprint cards; interprets and inputs fingerprint card information into the AFIS database computer files according to guidelines.
** 4
* * Collects, processes, and preserves physical evidence involved in a property crime; administers presumptive field testing for drug abuse and ensures all kits and testing equipment is available.
** 5
* * Responds to telephone inquiries in order to provide information pertaining to Police procedures; assists detectives/police officers in using city and county computers to access information.
** 6
* * Distributes arrest reports and all release change to magistrate and judge for approval.
** 7
* * Appears in county court for testimony related to the trials.
** 8
* * Manages, maintains, and purges inventory of evidence and items per relative codes, regulations, and standards; prepares items for final disposition ensures documentation and accurate management.
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* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Knowledge of evidence and property management and inventory procedures.
** 2
* * Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding evidence and crime data management.
** 3
* * Knowledge police testing procedures and fingerprinting.
** 4
* * Knowledge of warehousing practices and procedures.
** 5
* * Ability to administer alcohol testing and other related tests.
** 6
* * Ability to create records of all property within the guidelines established by State law and department rules and Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
** 7
* * Ability to accurately enter data on a computer.
** 8
* * Ability to operated radio and computer terminal.
** 9
* * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
** 10
* * Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
** Minimum Qualifications
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* EDUCATION:

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* * High school diploma or GED.
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* EXPERIENCE:

*** Two (2) years of law enforcement or investigative support experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal regulatory agency.
** EQUIVALENCIES:
*** An associate degree in a criminal justice, criminology, forensic science, social science, or physical science field plus one (1) year of the required experience will…