Crime Scene Investigator I, II, III

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs a broad range of investigative tasks to document the crime scene. In addition to competitive pay and a team focused culture, we offer the following benefits: Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE! 13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days 3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays 4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 months Full pension retirement Annual performance increases up to 2.5% 401k match of 2%. Round 1 of initial interviews will be scheduled the week of June 29.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Forensic Science or a related field.
A combination of education and related experience may be considered.
Must pass a criminal history background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain BCI access within three months of hire date.
Three years of full-time experience conducting investigations or handling evidence (for CSI II).
Six years of full-time experience conducting investigations or handling evidence (for CSI III).

Nice To Haves

International Association for Identification certifications and/or fingerprint comparison experience; experience conducting investigations or handling evidence (for CSI I).
Certification or training in fingerprints, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction, shooting reconstruction, or footwear/tire mark analysis; advanced knowledge of crime scene processing techniques and equipment.; certification, training, or experience in courtroom testimony (for CSI II).
Certification or training in fingerprints, bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction, shooting reconstruction, or footwear/tire mark analysis; advanced knowledge of crime scene processing techniques and equipment; certification, training, or experience in courtroom testimony; experience acting as a lead investigator, supervisor, or other management role; experience training crime scene investigators with less experience or training (for CSI III).

Responsibilities

Conducts crime scene investigations, processes items, recovers evidence such as fingerprints, footwear and tire impressions, firearms, bodily fluids, controlled substances; and trace evidence such as hair, fibers and gunshot residue.
Conducts presumptive tests for the presence of bodily fluids and other substances.
Documents crime scenes with photographs, 3D scans; prepares charts and displays.
Testifies as an expert witness in court.
Obtains fingerprints from suspects and others; collects and processes evidence from various areas of the bodies of living persons.
Conducts fingerprint comparisons; operates Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems.
Preserves integrity of evidence in the field and in the laboratory; packages, stores and secures evidence; and maintains chain of custody.
Attends autopsies to recover photographs, fingerprints, trace evidence, firearms evidence, or other physical evidence from deceased persons.
Prepares crime scene reports and documentation; ensures computer generated and handwritten reports are accurate, complete, and contain proper spelling and grammar.
Safely handles, unloads, processes and impounds firearms and other weapons.
Receives property and evidence submitted by Davis County Sheriff's Office personnel or other law enforcement agencies; preserves integrity of submitted property and evidence while properly packaging, securing and storing these items; performs both confirmatory and presumptive drug tests and identifies both controlled and non-controlled medications.
Participates in required training to obtain and maintain certifications in related disciplines.
Combines chemicals, reagents, and stains in the laboratory and field as necessary to process crime scenes and evidence.
Conducts training for Deputies or Police Officers, Evidence Technicians, and others as assigned.