Crime Scene Investigator

City of Concord•Concord, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to assist law enforcement in crime scene investigations by documenting, collecting, and processing physical evidence for forensic analysis.

Requirements

General knowledge of police department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
General knowledge of the City Code and NC General Statutes
General knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a property and evidence program
General knowledge of methods, procedures, principles, practices, and terminology used in property and evidence handling, recording, preservation, storage and release
General knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
Maintain all protocols in the chain of custody
Possession of or ability to obtain International Association for Identification (IAI) Crime Scene Certification within one (1) year from date of hire.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Ability to receive, process, and document various evidence and property
Ability to operate camera and other equipment used at crime scenes
Ability to identify details, such as fingerprints and crime scene evidence
Ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally with excellent customer service
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Failure to obtain IAI Crime Scene Certification within one (1) year from date hire may result in termination.

Responsibilities

Secures crime scenes immediately upon arrival to isolate the area, establish boundaries, and prevent unauthorized access or scene degradation.
Captures high-quality photographs, detailed sketches, and video recordings of crime scenes to ensure accurate documentation of the location and condition of physical evidence.
Identifies and collects various types of evidence such as latent impressions, biological samples, and ballistic material from diverse environments.
Utilizes forensic technologies to analyze and processes evidence in the forensic lab, including latent impression development, DNA collection, chemical processing, and the collection of trace evidence.
Writes comprehensive, highly detailed technical reports based on thorough crime scene analysis for investigative and legal use.
Provides expert witness testimony in court as required, clearly communicating forensic findings to judges and juries as required.
Ensures forensic tools and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and ready for deployment at a moment's notice.
Cleans and maintains forensic equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Assists in evidence inventory and storage.
Performs other similar duties as required.