Crime Scene Specialist Trainee

County of Kauai•Cleveland, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision, receives initial orientation and training in searching for, recovering, preserving and marking physical evidence at crime and traffic accident scenes; receives orientation in preparing detailed evidence reports and exhibits for court presentation and in conducting routine tests and analyses within the police crime laboratory; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from on accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in physical science, biology, forensic science, or a related field.
Must be qualified to carry and/or possess firearms or ammunition in accordance with State and federal laws, e.g., no misdemeanor or felony domestic violence conviction.

Responsibilities

Receives orientation in the prescribed standards, methods, and techniques in searching for, recovering, preserving, and marking physical and trace evidence at crime and traffic accident scenes
Learns the proper procedures for measurements and notes, learns to prepare simple sketches and drawings of crime and traffic accident scenes, including placement of physical evidence
Receives on-the-job training in dusting, lifting, and recovering latent fingerprints from various sources, producing castings of footprints, tire tracks and other impressions
Receives orientation in taking photographs of latent prints, evidence, victims and crime and traffic accident scenes
Learns the proper procedures for preparing detailed evidence reports and assembling evidence and exhibits for court presentation
Receives orientation in conducting tests and analyses in the crime laboratory to include examining and analyzing of marijuana, drugs, and alcohol, processing latent prints through chemical methods, examining, and testing firearms and comparing bullets and cartridges, preparing chemical reagents, etc.
Assists in procuring supplies and services
Attends in-service and other classes pertinent to the field
As required, operates a mobile crime scene response vehicle
Performs other related duties as required.