Crime Scene and Evidence Specialist

Lincoln County • Troy, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Crime Scene and Evidence Management Specialist – Crime Scene: Will primarily be responsible for processing crime scenes, collecting evidence in accordance with department policy, and maintain the chain of custody through final disposition of the case.

Requirements

• Expertise specific to scientific evidence-collection techniques.
• Knowledge of police investigatory procedures and law enforcement agency regulations.
• Ability to use equipment utilized in the evidence-collection process.
• Technical writing skills to accurately document observations and investigations, and provide comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relevant to investigations.
• Maintains awareness of relevant court cases and decisions.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Successful completion of an approved formal program of study specific to crime scene investigation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree or 2 years equivalent work experience in the Criminal Justice field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains integrity of the crime scene investigatory process.
• Evaluates the crime scene from a forensic perspective.
• Utilizes specialized equipment and procedures to determine the presence of blood and seminal fluid and to collect body fluids, hairs, fibers, gunshot residue, and other trace evidence and materials.
• Follows appropriate police and scientific data collection protocols.
• If needed, recovers, unloads, and impounds firearms or other weapons using sound safety precautions.
• Identifies, secures, packages, and transports physical evidence for evaluation and as needed to outside crime labs.
• Photographs various aspects of crime scenes and other locations relevant to the investigation.
• Creates sketches and diagrams of crime scenes and evidence, when necessary.
• Attends and documents autopsies using photographic and narrative techniques.
• Follows proper procedures for using, transporting, cleaning, and maintaining necessary equipment.
• Prepares and utilizes presumptive tests, various chemicals, powders, compounds, and casting materials used in a forensic laboratory, and preserving techniques as required.
• Prepares forensic reports detailing crime scene activities and observations.
• Participates in law enforcement agency briefings.
• Testifies in court regarding investigatory methods and findings.
• Follows all departmental administrative requirements.
• Subject to an on-call schedule as the crime scene and evidence unit provides 24-hour availability.
• Performs additional duties as assigned or needed.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays
• Receive 8 hours vacation and 4 hours personal time per month
• Potential for overtime and/or comp time
• CERF Retirement
• Paid health/dental/vision insurance for employees (option for health/dental/vision insurance available for family/dependents at employee's expense)
• Required uniforms and equipment provided
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• County provided Life and AD&D insurance
• Optional additional voluntary life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED