Criminalist

City of Carrollton•Carrollton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading the forensic investigation unit as well as latent print and mobile forensic analysis. This role involves acting as the lead forensic investigator, latent examiner, and mobile forensic examiner, managing the lab facility and investigative processes of the Crime Scene Unit. The Criminalist investigates crime scenes onsite by documenting and collecting evidence, preserving and packaging it according to established standards. They analyze, process, and document crime scenes using various forensic techniques, including photography, digital video, measurements, and diagrams. The position requires completing lab reports and case supplement reports through case management, and testifying in court to present evidence and analysis results. Additionally, the Criminalist coordinates crime scene related department training and oversees the maintenance of the processing lab, assigned vehicles, and equipment. This role requires responding to crime scenes and emergency situations during regular work hours, evenings, and after routine hours, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skilled in ACE-V method of latent print comparison.
Ability to work independently or with a team.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and with a police radio.
Ability to work night or weekend shifts as required.
Able to grasp, handle, feel and type.
Ability to use hand tools or power tools to perform job functions
Ability to work with mathematical operations, methods, and functions.
Ability to work on-call, after hours with little or no supervision on most crime scenes.
Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree in forensic science or related field.
Two (2) years of crime scene investigative experience
Certified to conduct latent print comparisons through Texas DPS or as a Certified latent print examiner.
Completion of 16 hours in Court Room Testimony Training
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Must pass a Polygraph and Psychological Exam
Must pass a pre-employment physical exam
Must pass a criminal history check
Must pass forensic aptitude and ability testing
Must pass a motor vehicle records checks and be insurable to drive city vehicles
Three (3) or more moving violations in the last three (3) years.
Three (3) or more preventable accidents in the last two (2) years.
Two (2) chargeable vehicle accidents within the past two (2) years,
Or any combination of three (3) or more of moving violations or preventable City accidents within the last three years.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license

Responsibilities

Act as lead forensic investigator, latent examiner and mobile forensic examiner.
Manage lab facility and investigative processes of Crime Scene Unit.
Investigates crime scenes onsite by documenting and collecting evidence, preserving and packaging evidence according to established standards.
Analyze, process, and document crime scenes using various forensic techniques and processes including photography, digital video, measurements, and diagrams.
Completes lab reports and case supplement reports through case management.
Testifies in court to present physical and photographic evidence collected and to the results of any analysis conducted by the crime scene investigator.
Coordinates crime scene related department training to sworn and non-sworn personnel.
Oversees maintenance of processing lab, assigned vehicles, and equipment.
Responds to crime scenes and emergency situations during regular work hours, evenings, and after routine hours.
Performs other duties as assigned.