Crime Scene Technician

City of High Point•High Point, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At the High Point Police Department, we are committed to protecting our city and building relationships with our community. Our team includes over 300 officers and professional staff who are passionate about serving others. As a proactive, data-driven agency, we take pride in being nationally recognized for excellence. Our department offers some of the finest in-house training in the country, along with numerous opportunities for growth, development, and career advancement. A rewarding career awaits you here. Join our team and play a vital role in keeping High Point a safe place to live, work, and visit. As a Crime Scene Technician, you will play a vital role in the documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence critical to investigations. This hands-on position supports law enforcement efforts by processing crime scenes, developing latent prints, maintaining the integrity of physical evidence, and serving as an expert witness in court.

Requirements

Associate’s degree is required.
Ability to obtain Intoxilyzer operator certification within one year of employment is required.
A valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required.
Individuals holding a license from another state must obtain a North Carolina license within sixty (60) days of employment.
Successful completion of a polygraph examination and background investigation is necessary due to the confidential and sensitive nature of the work.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in computers and digital tools.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and adhere to established procedures is critical.
Physical and mental endurance are required to meticulously locate and collect small pieces of evidence over extended periods.
Ability to manage psychological stress, particularly when working homicide scenes or providing courtroom testimony.
Effective teamwork and collaboration with members of the Forensic Section are expected at all times.
Ability to express and receive information through spoken word (Hearing and Speaking).
Visual acuity is necessary for tasks requiring both near and far vision: Far Acuity, Near Acuity, Depth Perception, Field of Vision, Accommodation.
Physical Strength and Dexterity: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, Up to 10 pounds of force frequently, A negligible amount of force constantly to move materials.
Types of Physical Demands: Reaching, Handling, Fingering.
Ability to apply logical thinking and a working knowledge of public personnel practices and employment laws to solve practical problems, assess situations quickly, and make sound decisions (Reasoning).
Competence in using arithmetic and/or statistics to prepare tests, reports, and analyses (Mathematics).
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English is required (Language).

Nice To Haves

Candidates with relevant field experience or internship/volunteer experience in forensic or investigative settings will receive additional consideration.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Working knowledge of Crime Scene Investigations.
Certifications in Forensic Discipline.
English and Spanish Language skills.

Responsibilities

Responds to crime scenes and documents through notetaking, photography, videography, and sketches with measurements.
Develops latent prints through chemical techniques and various powders.
Collects and preserves evidentiary items while maintaining chain of custody.
Ensures crime scenes are secured.
Processes crime scenes.
Prepares written notes, reports, and testifies in court as an expert witness.
Obtains known finger and palm prints.
Secures evidence, preventing contamination and maintaining chain of custody.
Collects, processes, packages, labels, and examines evidence when needed for trace and physical analysis.
Trains new employees on forensic related matters.
Processes arrestees during prisoner processing.
Communicates and deals with citizens daily during crime scene investigations and other duties.
Conducts Intoxilyzer tests.
Operates lab motor vehicle in all weather conditions.
Responds to work during all weather-related events, considered essential personnel.
Maintains files and records.
Conducts Public Fingerprinting.
Ensures all work is performed in accordance with Section and Unit Standard Procedures, Departmental General Orders, City Safety Standards, City Policies and OSHA Standards.