CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN

Glynn County Government • Brunswick, GA

11d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs technical duties in processing crime scenes and managing the property evidence room.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires an extensive security background check.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess or obtain within three (3) years P.O.S.T. Crime Scene Technician Certification.
• Must possess or obtain with five (5) years International Association for Identification Crime Scene Investigator Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a college degree in an associated field and two (2) years of experience in crime scene processing and analysis of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Responds to crime scenes or other incidents, including after hours as required; locates, identifies, collects, processes, and preserves items of potential evidence; maintains chain-of-custody.
• Manages the evidence room; receives items from other members of the department to ensure secure and safe storage.
• Transports evidence to the GBI lab.
• Utilizes software database programs to trace firearms; enters shell casings into NIBIN system.
• Maintains and empties drug collection boxes at department precincts.
• Coordinates the return of property to the public.
• Pulls property or evidence for investigators or other officers for review as requested.
• Completes evidence room audits.
• Fulfills court orders related to the disposal of items in the evidence room.
• Maintains and updates evidence management software programs; troubleshoots login issues for officers.
• Completes property room pickups for items that have been properly disposed of.
• Testifies in criminal case as required.
• Restocks the evidence packaging station for use by other department personnel.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED