CSI Technician

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

7d•$45,796 - $68,695

About The Position

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor or Command staff to ensure the integrity of evidence by collecting DNA, fingerprints, inked ten-prints, and other evidence for deceased, civilians, parolees, and applicants. Processes crime scene by identifying, photographing, collecting, and preserving evidence found at crime/accident scenes. Prepares crime scene sketches. Packages evidence for tagging and return to Property and Evidence Room. Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods, and equipment for the detection and collection of evidence. Documents work activities as part of case file. Gathers evidence found at crime/accident scene. Transports evidence to the property room or to the proper designation. Processes paper materials for prints using chemical processes. Collects hair, fiber, and trace evidence. Maintains crime scene vehicles, lights, equipment, and supplies, Creates and prepares various reports for documentation of scenes and evidence. Enters and modifies evidence information in the appropriate technology system. Assists officers, staff members, and other agencies with crime scene processing. Testifies in court for chain of custody, evidence collection techniques and processes/preservation of evidence. Keeps accurate records to ensure proper evidence handling. Ensures equipment is clean, maintained and in good working condition. Follows procedures when identifying, collecting, and processing physical evidence. Travels to various crime scene throughout the City of Memphis. Communicates will staff and management regarding crime scene procedures and protocol.

Responsibilities

Collecting DNA, fingerprints, inked ten-prints, and other evidence
Processing crime scenes by identifying, photographing, collecting, and preserving evidence
Preparing crime scene sketches
Packaging evidence for tagging and return to Property and Evidence Room
Utilizing alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods, and equipment for the detection and collection of evidence
Documenting work activities as part of case file
Gathering evidence found at crime/accident scene
Transporting evidence to the property room or to the proper designation
Processing paper materials for prints using chemical processes
Collecting hair, fiber, and trace evidence
Maintaining crime scene vehicles, lights, equipment, and supplies
Creating and preparing various reports for documentation of scenes and evidence
Entering and modifying evidence information in the appropriate technology system
Assisting officers, staff members, and other agencies with crime scene processing
Testifying in court for chain of custody, evidence collection techniques and processes/preservation of evidence
Keeping accurate records to ensure proper evidence handling
Ensuring equipment is clean, maintained and in good working condition
Following procedures when identifying, collecting, and processing physical evidence
Traveling to various crime scene throughout the City of Memphis
Communicating will staff and management regarding crime scene procedures and protocol