Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist

Performs mid-level (complex) work. Provides continuous support in the collection, protection and processing of evidence and scenes of crimes using the latest techniques and equipment. Performs all duties using independent judgment and maintains a high level of security and confidentiality. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited college or university in criminology, forensic science, or other related science field.

OR

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminology, crime scene technology, forensic science, or other related science field
• Two years of crime-scene work-related relevant experience with a law enforcement agency. This experience refers to full-time employment and must have been within the three years prior to the application.

• Valid Texas Driver’s License or equivalent from any US State

• Obtain basic certification from T.A.P.E.I.T. and basic certification from I.A.P.E. (International Association of Property and Evidence) within two years of hire.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminology, forensic science, or other related science field
• Three or more years of full-time crime scene investigation and/or evidence room experience.
• Current T.A.P.E.I.T. and basic certification from I.A.P.E. (International Association of Property and Evidence)

• Knowledge of municipal police operations.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge ofall appropriate laws, including city ordinances,and appropriate administrative laws.
• Skill and ability in the use and care of city specialized equipment.
• Possessing excellent customer service skills and phone etiquette.
• Skill and ability in required job skills and knowledge with accuracy and thoroughness. Ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision.
• Ability to make professional decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and ask questions when instructions are unclear.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships, balancing team and individual responsibilities.

• Maintain digital evidence and act as court liaison for discovery and other related physical and electronic evidentiary issues.
• Store and retrieve all property and evidence collected, seized, or kept by the police department assuring a continuous chain of custody.
• Update storage locations and status for physical property and add supplements to maintain all records related to property and evidence.
• Manage the delivery of evidence to and from courts, laboratories, prosecutor's offices, and other locations.
• Purges inventory of property/evidence for destruction, conversion, or auction.
• Arrange for abandoned or forfeited property and evidence to go to auction.
• Maintain knowledge of the law and policies regarding the management, including the process for final disposition of evidence and property.
• Respond to crime scenes, gather, and process physical evidence, photograph and sketch crime scenes and physical evidence as required by policy. Assure that evidence is collected and stored according to policy.
• Handles, prepares, documents bio-hazardous evidence and scenes.
• Utilizes special processes, methods and equipment for the detection and collection of trace evidence.
• Assists officers in packaging of…