Crime Scene Specialist

Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services is seeking a committed and detail‑oriented Crime Scene Specialist to join our investigative team. In this role, you will support criminal investigations by documenting, collecting, and analyzing physical evidence while ensuring the highest standards of professionalism, accuracy, and integrity.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with witnesses, victims, and investigating officers to determine the scope of each investigation and identify appropriate evidence‑gathering methods.
• Identify, document, collect, package, and transport physical evidence for scientific evaluation and courtroom presentation.
• Maintain strict chain‑of‑custody procedures and ensure the integrity of all evidence handled.
• Process and examine evidence in a laboratory environment using approved chemicals, tools, and forensic techniques to further develop and interpret forensic findings.
• Prepare thorough and accurate reports detailing observations, activities, and analytical results.
• Assist in the identification of deceased persons or suspects through established forensic processes.
• Testify as an expert witness in court, presenting findings clearly, professionally, and objectively.

Note: A criminal background check, credit check, polygraph examination and drug test will be conducted.

The Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1937 in an effort to provide for the better enforcement of the criminal laws in Wake County. The Bureau is a multidisciplinary forensic bureau that functions as an independent criminal justice agency serving all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in Wake County. The Bureau’s mission is to continuously strive for perfection while setting the highest standards in crime scene investigation, forensic analysis of evidence, and collection of criminal arrest information.

The Bureau is comprised of approximately 87 full‑time employees divided into three divisions:
Crime Scene Science Division, the Laboratory Sciences Division, and the Identification Division. Crime Scene Science Division’s responsibility is to provide crime scene investigation services to law enforcement agencies within Wake County. The Laboratory Sciences Division is responsible for the forensic analysis of evidence including latent print examination services, firearms examination, controlled substance analysis, DWI blood drug/alcohol analysis, digital evidence examination, photographic services, and facial recognition examinations.

The Identification Division is divided into a Civil Identification Unit and a Criminal Identification Unit. The Civil Identification Unit is tasked with fingerprinting for applicants seeking employment or licensing. The Criminal Identification Unit is responsible for the identity verification, collection of fingerprints and photographs, and the collection of statutorily required DNA collection kits upon all individuals arrested in Wake County for offenses authorizing such collections.

For more detailed information regarding the Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services and the services provided, please see our website at the following address: www.wake.gov/bureau. Please update with current information.

• Bachelor s degree in Physical, Natural or Forensic Science, Criminal Justice or related field
• No specific experience required
• Valid Driver s License and "safe" driving record
• IAI Crime Scene Certification required within 1 year of eligibility - Must maintain current certification thereafter
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Bachelor s/Masters Degree in Forensic…