Crime Scene Technician

City of Chandler, AZ•Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

The City of Chandler Police Department, Forensic Services Division, is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as the Crime Scene Technician. This position is responsible for collecting evidence and processing crime scenes in support of law enforcement personnel. This is a regular full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, and a 12-month probationary period. The anticipated work schedule for this position will be varied to include days, swings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Why work for Chandler? Diverse and inclusive environment Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive Professional development opportunities Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership Who we are The City of Chandler Police Department, consisting of 348 sworn officers and 192 civilians, serves a growing population of approximately 290,000 residents. The organization is divided into three main divisions, one bureau, and many sections/units. The Patrol Operations Division three precincts, 1) Main Station - Downtown & North Chandler, 2) Desert Breeze - West Chandler, and 3) Chandler Heights - South Chandler, work in concert with the Criminal Investigations Bureau, Operational Support Bureau, and Professional Services Division to meet the needs of the community. The members of the Chandler Police Department are dedicated to the advancement of community policing and the development of a partnership with our citizens. Our mission is, "To maintain a safe, vibrant community through meaningful engagement and continuous organizational improvement." We are committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community. Who we are looking for Our ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in Forensics, Criminalistics, Chemistry or related field; along with photographic experience or training; and, when assigned to the Chandler Police Department, must be able to do the following:

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Forensics, Criminalistics, Chemistry, or related field;
Some photographic experience or training;
Valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record;
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

Responds to crime scenes to photograph, identify, and document evidence; collects and preserves evidence, performs presumptive tests on biological fluids.
Prepares notes of crime scene investigations, evidence collected; writes reports.
Provides expert testimony.
May perform administrative and technical reviews of casework.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive environment
Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation upon employee contribution
Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership