Crime Scene Specialist I
About The Position
The Crime Scene Specialist I position at the City of Tucson’s Police Department conducts crime scene investigations, and identifies, photographs, collects, and preserves evidence associated with crime scenes. Employees in this classification play a critical role in ensuring unit compliance with quality assurance and forensic accreditation standards, enforcing unit policies, and contributing to the overall mission of delivering accurate and timely forensic services for the unit’s law enforcement partners and the criminal justice system in Southern Arizona. Work is performed under the supervision of the Crime Scene Specialist Supervisor. This position does not supervise.
Requirements
- Associate Degree
- One year of relevant experience
- Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D driver license
- Ability to obtain Terminal Operator Certification (TOC): Level C within six weeks of hire.
- Must be available to work any shift required by the department, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree with a concentration in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice or a related field.
- Specific coursework in photography, crime scene investigation, or evidence collection and preservation.
- Experience working in law enforcement, crime scene processing, criminal justice, or a related field.
- Photography experience using a digital SLR camera.
Responsibilities
- Documents crime scenes, victims, suspects, autopsies, physical injuries, and evidence through specialized standard and ultraviolet/infrared photography.
- Utilizes 3D laser scanner for documentation of measurements.
- Operates small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) for scene photographic documentation.
- Utilizes various methods to develop and collect friction ridge detail, swabs evidence for DNA.
- Utilizes presumptive tests to identify body fluids, lead or copper.
- Utilizes gel lifts, electrostatic dust print lifter, forensic light source, blood enhancement chemicals to develop, collect, and preserve evidence.
- Maintains equipment and supplies; takes notes; prepares written reports; uses verbal and written communication regarding key findings with appropriate personnel; submits physical evidence; uploads images and documents to electronic case files.
- Attends meetings; initiates/responds to communications; completes tasks related to office/vehicle maintenance; maintains current official documents/forms; provides public customer service; maintains subpoena records; updates proficiencies, certifications, and CV; prepares for and testifies in court; provides public and court-ordered fingerprinting services on a weekly basis.
- Maintains current/updated knowledge of procedural standards and competencies.
- Attends and photographs multiple types of ceremonies; photographs units/squads upon request; public relations photography; gives presentations to students and citizens at schools and events.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage
- Pension plan
- Optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings
- 38 paid days off in the first year of employment
- Twelve weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid tuition reimbursement
- Student loan repayment
- Off- and on-the-job training
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
