Crime Scene Investigator

City of Greensboro•Usa, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The City of Greensboro as a Crime Scene Investigator! Make a lasting impact in your community. The Greensboro Police Department is looking for detail-oriented professionals ready to serve our community through the science of forensic investigation. About the Role The Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) plays a critical role in solving cases and bringing justice to victims by providing expert-level forensic services and detailed scene documentation. As a CSI, you’ll respond to a wide variety of scenes and conduct examinations, collect and preserve physical evidence, and perform forensic testing. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to make independent judgments in high-pressure environments. You’ll routinely encounter physical and psychological demands—from prolonged exposure to crime scenes and deceased individuals to working in extreme environmental conditions. Candidates should be comfortable operating field equipment, taking meticulous notes, and preparing clear and accurate documentation for court testimony. General physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or manipulate heavier weight.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or higher with directly related experience (i.e., biological evidence, latent prints, firearms evidence, etc.)
Valid driver’s license at the time of employment
Knowledge of biological evidence (blood/DNA), trace/transfer evidence (fiber/hair), latent prints, and firearms evidence
Knowledge of technical methods administered for the recognition, documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or manipulate heavier weight

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or higher
Advanced knowledge or training in specialized fields of forensic analysis associated with bloodstain pattern evidence, DNA, friction-ridge impressions, firearms/tool mark evidence, traumatic injury, and post-mortem artifacts/processes
Division of Criminal Information Network (DCIN) General Certification
Certification as a Chemical Analyst through the State of North Carolina
International Certification as a Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identification's Board Certification Program

Responsibilities

Conducting forensic assessments and documenting crime scenes
Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather additional context
Photographing and mapping crime scenes, preparing sketches and diagrams
Collecting, preserving, and packaging physical evidence for lab analysis
Performing chemical and non-chemical processing for latent prints, trace evidence, and biological fluids
Conducting presumptive tests for suspected blood or unknown substances
Writing comprehensive scene reports and testifying in court
Managing scene logistics, vehicle use, and maintaining forensic tools/equipment