Criminalist II - Forensic Imaging Unit - Denver Police Department
About The Position
The Denver Crime Laboratory actively works to aid the Denver Police Department in solving crime. The Forensics and Evidence Division employs a variety of highly trained personnel to assist in the investigation of criminal acts and make Denver a safer place to live. The Denver Police Forensic Imaging Unit investigates criminal cases ranging from property crimes to crimes against persons within the City and County of Denver. Each year the unit assists with over 500 cases involving the collection and processing of video and image evidence. The position includes mandatory standby which may result in callout response during nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a seniority based position. Job responsibilities include: Evaluates, collects, and preserves video and image evidence from surveillance video recording systems and digital video recorders according to established standards and existing standard operating procedures both in the field and in the laboratory Conducts forensic analyses (including but not limited to image and video clarification, video content analysis, and production of video timeline sequences) using forensic techniques and industry best practices Documents video systems and the acquisition of video and image evidence using various forensic techniques and processes including digital photography, digital video, and notes Prepares technical departmental reports Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination, alteration of data, and loss of digital evidence Testifies in court as an expert witness regarding the details of their involvement with the acquisition and processing of video and image evidence Assists with training of Criminalist I’s and Criminalist Technicians Presents information about the Forensic Imaging Unit and forensic video analysis during internal and external training and presentation opportunities Resolves problems encountered during daily operations Assists the unit technical lead and supervisor with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and meeting quality assurance requirements Performs other related duties as assigned by direct Supervisors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Three (3) years of experience at the Criminalist I level.
- One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- By position, ability to obtain IAI Certified Crime Scene Analyst, Level 2 certification within two years of employment.
- By position, ability to complete LEVA Levels 1-4 training within 4 years of employment.
- It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division Form for Consent for Collection of a DNA Sample be completed at the time of hire.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
- All candidates selected to move forward must successfully complete a polygraph exam, drug test, physical/medical evaluation, vision exam, and criminal background check as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years' experience in a similar working environment (large agency)
- Flexibility
- Ability to shift work, which may include callouts during night, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to effectively deal with difficult/disturbing images and scenes
- Flexibility in call rotation/change
- Team mentality
- Customer service mentality
- Ability to perform advanced video acquisition and processing techniques with minimal supervision
- Experience with forensic video and image editing software (Axon Investigate, Amped FIVE, Ocean Systems)
- Experience with Adobe software programs (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects)
- Experience with obtaining video evidence from surveillance video recording systems and digital video recorders (DVRs) in a forensically sound manner
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, collects, and preserves video and image evidence from surveillance video recording systems and digital video recorders according to established standards and existing standard operating procedures both in the field and in the laboratory
- Conducts forensic analyses (including but not limited to image and video clarification, video content analysis, and production of video timeline sequences) using forensic techniques and industry best practices
- Documents video systems and the acquisition of video and image evidence using various forensic techniques and processes including digital photography, digital video, and notes
- Prepares technical departmental reports
- Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination, alteration of data, and loss of digital evidence
- Testifies in court as an expert witness regarding the details of their involvement with the acquisition and processing of video and image evidence
- Assists with training of Criminalist I’s and Criminalist Technicians
- Presents information about the Forensic Imaging Unit and forensic video analysis during internal and external training and presentation opportunities
- Resolves problems encountered during daily operations
- Assists the unit technical lead and supervisor with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and meeting quality assurance requirements
- Performs other related duties as assigned by direct Supervisors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
