Crime Scene Investigator - G119 - Investigative Services

Columbus Consolidated Government • Columbus, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crime Scene Investigator will assist with the processing of crime scenes and in some cases will be the lead crime scene investigator. Assessing the scene and locating evidence. Marking, photographing, collecting and packaging the evidence will also be done to meet unit standards. CSI will obtain state certification CSI will be responsible for scanning some scenes with a 3D scanner and registering those scans, at a later time, in the office. CSI will also locate and identify latent prints and enter them into state and national data systems for possible identification. In addition to the scenes, they will also process evidence in the lab and in the vehicle bay. These scenes will include murder, suspicious deaths, suicides, some accidental deaths, shootings, rapes, robberies, burglaries, recovered stolen autos and multiple other crimes as well as administrative documentation. They will also be responsible for maintaining all related equipment, both assigned and not assigned. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to locate and access evidence on a scene.
• Ability to mark and photograph evidence.
• Ability to package and turn in evidence.
• Ability to document activities on the scene in report form.
• Ability to document the scene with a 3D scanner.
• Ability to register 3D scans.
• Ability to process evidence in a follow-up manner in the bay or lab.
• Ability to photograph ceremonies for the department.
• Ability to fingerprint and photograph juvenile offenders, applicants, and some adult offenders.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications from classes for related training will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the processing of crime scenes and in some cases will be the lead crime scene investigator.
• Assess the scene and locate evidence.
• Mark, photograph, collect and package evidence to meet unit standards.
• Obtain state certification.
• Scan some scenes with a 3D scanner and register those scans.
• Locate and identify latent prints and enter them into state and national data systems.
• Process evidence in the lab and in the vehicle bay.
• Maintain all related equipment, both assigned and not assigned.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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