Crime Scene Specialist

DeKalb County • Tucker, GA

1d • $44,497 - $71,640 • Onsite

About The Position

The Crime Scene Specialist is responsible for processing crime scenes, identifying, collecting, and preserving physical evidence. This role involves crime scene photography and sketching, maintaining chain-of-custody for evidence, and ensuring proper handling and transport of evidence to laboratories. The specialist will also process evidence using laboratory techniques, test and evaluate trace evidence, and prepare reports. Additionally, they will process and examine latent prints, document investigative information, prepare detailed case reports, and enter data into department databases. The position requires participation in court activities, including preparing cases for prosecution and testifying. Continuous learning through shift meetings, training sessions, and seminars is expected to stay current with departmental operations, policies, and investigation techniques. The role involves operating and maintaining various equipment including vehicles, cameras, and forensic tools.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science or related field required
• One year of experience in related field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license

Responsibilities

• Processes crime scenes; examines crime scenes for evidence; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; performs crime scene photography and sketching; maintains control and chain-of-custody over physical evidence collected; ensures proper handling, packing, and transport of evidence to crime laboratories; and performs crime scene processing according to established rules, regulations and procedures.
• Processes evidence; tests, evaluates and compares trace evidence; utilizes established laboratory techniques and processes; and completes and submits reports regarding the testing, evaluation and comparing of evidence.
• Processes and examines latent print cards; utilizes the latest technology and methods available in the development of latent prints; and evaluates and identifies latent prints to known inked impressions.
• Documents all investigative information; prepares detailed case reports and records; enters/uploads information into department databases; and verifies accuracy and completeness of information.
• Participates in court activities; prepares cases for prosecution; and testifies in judicial proceedings regarding findings and procedures used in evidence collection and processing.
• Attends shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, investigation techniques, and criminal/civil case law.
• Operates and maintains a motor vehicle, digital camera, video camera, forensic processing tools and equipment, fingerprinting tools and equipment, laboratory tools and equipment, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree