Crime Scene Analyst I

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department•Las Vegas, NV

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents respond to crime scenes and perform a variety of investigative tasks to document the crime including taking photographs, recovering evidence and processing for latent fingerprints and other impression evidence.

Requirements

Possession of an Associate's degree (or 60 college credits) from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 12 college-level credits in biology, chemistry, forensic technology, forensic science, physical anthropology, physics, anatomy, physiology or crime scene investigation.
120 hours of crime scene investigation related training from a reputable source.
A combination of college level science credits and training (ten hours of training is the equivalent to one college level credit).
Two years of experience in crime scene investigations.
Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher
Be a citizen/naturalized citizen or permanent resident alien without conditions on status of the United States of America by the date of the first test instrument
Be at least 18 years old by the date of the first test instrument
Attach a copy of LEGIBLE transcript(s) to their application at the time of submission.
Vision sufficient to read fine print on computers, distinguish fine details when examining evidence items, as well as distinguish color, contrast, patterns, and dimensions in poor lighting conditions.
Speech sufficient to effectively communicate with other persons encountered in the line of duty, utilize the police radio, render expert courtroom testimony and scientific instructions.
Hearing sufficient to hear police radio, instructions, training content, and conversations.
Agility and mobility sufficient to climb ladders, navigate unpredictable terrain at crime scenes, stand, walk, stoop, bend, reach, rotate and extend neck, and balance self while using standard office equipment, as well as lift, push, and pull files, documents, crime scene equipment, and/or standard office equipment.
Dexterity sufficient to manipulate instruments and small items accurately over an extended period of time, as well as write labels for collected evidence items.
Strength and mobility sufficient to lift items up to 50 lbs. with or without aid of equipment.
Endurance sufficient to sit or stand for long periods of time, as necessary.
Physical and mental capacity to fly in aircraft to perform aerial photography.
Successfully complete a thorough background investigation, including a polygraph exam.
Meet the LVMPD Hiring Standards.

Nice To Haves

Proof of completion of training is required, and curriculum will be reviewed prior to acceptance.
Provide a copy of college diploma and/or college transcripts to the CSI Section to ensure accuracy of Statement of Qualifications file.

Responsibilities

Respond to crime scenes
Perform a variety of investigative tasks to document the crime
Take photographs
Recover evidence
Process for latent fingerprints and other impression evidence
Participate in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program
Submit a DNA sample for entry into the LVMPD DNA Staff Elimination Index System
Participate in random drug testing as part of the LVMPD Department Drug Testing Program
Maintain a Nevada driver's license for commuting between the regular workplace and offsite work locations such as crime scenes and the courts
Be on call based on operational needs
Satisfactorily complete the Crime Scene Analyst training within the period determined by bureau management or they may be terminated
Work a variety of shifts, days off, weekends or holidays as determined by the Bureau