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Duties
- Photographs crime and accident scenes including burglaries, robberies, deaths, thefts, autopsies, and assault victims to record the appearance of evidence using highly-skilled photographic and evidence-gathering techniques;
- Identifies, collects, and secures physical evidence such as: blood, body fluids, hair and fibers, firearms, and narcotics for laboratory testing and use as evidence in criminal prosecutions;
- Searches for and develops fingerprints at crime scenes and participates in laboratory processing;
- Photographs and fingerprints suspects, victims, and witnesses;
- Produces castings of footprints, tire tracks, and other impressions;
- Prepares court presentations of evidence;
- Searches for, retrieves, and provides security information such as fingerprint cards, mug-shots, and case reports to law enforcement personnel and authorized agencies;
- Prepares and maintains records to ensure proper chain of custody of physical evidence;
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in criminology, forensic science, or the life sciences; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in a law enforcement agency responsible for the identification, collection, and preservation of evidence and fingerprint examination;
- A forensic or scientific background is highly desirable;
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge Required by the Position
- Knowledge of functions of a police identification laboratory;
- Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions related to chemicals and equipment used in processing evidence;
- Knowledge of basic computer operation;
- Knowledge of the techniques for gathering and preserving physical evidence;
- Knowledge of statistical record-keeping techniques;
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities;
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities;
- Skill in oral and written communication;
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles;
- Ability to read maps and learn the geography of the City;
- Ability to observe and recall details;
- Ability to learn photographic techniques and methods including the use of a variety of film, lighting, filtration, infrared, and ultraviolet techniques;
- Ability to learn standard techniques for classification, development, transfer, and chemical processing of fingerprints;
- Ability to assure proper police practices and procedures are followed;
- Ability to work confidentially with discretion;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
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