SALARY$34.28 - $35.70JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision, conducts all phases of crime scene investigations which include collecting, analyzing, identifying and preserving all evidence for law enforcement personnel.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Investigate crime scenes on-site by documenting, processing and collecting evidence according to established standards.Collaborate with other investigators, officers, detectives, and other departments and/or agencies to ensure a thorough crime scene investigation is completed.Present physical evidence and documentation in court and to testify to the results of any analysis and tasks performed.Complete accurate, clear, and concise crime scene reports and lab processing reports through case management.Develop latent fingerprints using appropriate sequential physical and/or chemical processes.Preserve and recover developed latent fingerprints using physical, photographic, and/or electronic imaging techniques, to include the use of forensic light sources.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment.Assist in planning and implementing programs for schools and occasionally participating as an instructor on crime scene techniques.Ability to perform other related duties as required or directed.Knowledge of latent print comparison and automated search is desirable but not required.Knowledge of NIBIN entry procedures is desirable but not required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with others, both orally and in writing.Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.Skill with organization and attention to detail.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.Ability to work within a set schedule.Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees and citizens.Ability to respond to emergency situations after hours, weekends, holidays and on an on-call basis.Ability to work shift work that may include daytime, evening, or overnight hours.Ability to work and maintain composure in violent and/or death scene investigations.Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), stand, walk, speak clearly, listen attentively, and occasionally speak/hear over the sound of traffic.Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in various, possibly hostile, environments and weather conditions.Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier/printer digital cameras, laser measuring devices, flatbed scanner, two-way radio, and a variety of office equipment.Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.Ability to work independently or as part of a team, under general instructions.Qualifying Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or any of the natural sciences (for crime laboratory chemistry position), or related field.Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of crime scene evidence and collecting techniques and record keeping systems.Knowledge of the preservation of physical evidence.Knowledge of personal protective equipment and the safe handling of body fluids and hazardous materials.Knowledge of State and local laws and regulations governing the maintenance and release of police evidence and records.Skill in preparing high quality crime scene diagrams.Skill in operation, calibration, and maintenance of crime scene equipment.Ability to maintain proficiency in crime scene photography, including specialized techniques and forensic light sources.Preferred Education and Experience:Two (2) or more years' experience as a Crime Scene Investigator or related field.Certified Latent Print Examiner (LPE).National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) operator.Employment Screenings Required:Criminal background checkCJIS Criminal background checkDrug and Alcohol screeningCity of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
SALARY$34.28 - $35.70JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision, conducts all phases of crime scene investigations which include collecting, analyzing, identifying and preserving all evidence for law enforcement personnel.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Investigate crime scenes on-site by documenting, processing and collecting evidence according to established standards.Collaborate with other investigators, officers, detectives, and other departments and/or agencies to ensure a thorough crime scene investigation is completed.Present physical evidence and documentation in court and to testify to the results of any analysis and tasks performed.Complete accurate, clear, and concise crime scene reports and lab processing reports through case management.Develop latent fingerprints using appropriate sequential physical and/or chemical processes.Preserve and recover developed latent fingerprints using physical, photographic, and/or electronic imaging techniques, to include the use of forensic light sources.OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Maintain an accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment.Assist in planning and implementing programs for schools and occasionally participating as an instructor on crime scene techniques.Ability to perform other related duties as required or directed.Knowledge of latent print comparison and automated search is desirable but not required.Knowledge of NIBIN entry procedures is desirable but not required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with others, both orally and in writing.Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication.Skill with organization and attention to detail.Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.Ability to work within a set schedule.Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other City employees and citizens.Ability to respond to emergency situations after hours, weekends, holidays and on an on-call basis.Ability to work shift work that may include daytime, evening, or overnight hours.Ability to work and maintain composure in violent and/or death scene investigations.Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 pounds), stand, walk, speak clearly, listen attentively, and occasionally speak/hear over the sound of traffic.Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in various, possibly hostile, environments and weather conditions.Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier/printer digital cameras, laser measuring devices, flatbed scanner, two-way radio, and a variety of office equipment.Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.Ability to work independently or as part of a team, under general instructions.Qualifying Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or any of the natural sciences (for crime laboratory chemistry position), or related field.Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Knowledge of crime scene evidence and collecting techniques and record keeping systems.Knowledge of the preservation of physical evidence.Knowledge of personal protective equipment and the safe handling of body fluids and hazardous materials.Knowledge of State and local laws and regulations governing the maintenance and release of police evidence and records.Skill in preparing high quality crime scene diagrams.Skill in operation, calibration, and maintenance of crime scene equipment.Ability to maintain proficiency in crime scene photography, including specialized techniques and forensic light sources.Preferred Education and Experience:Two (2) or more years' experience as a Crime Scene Investigator or related field.Certified Latent Print Examiner (LPE).National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) operator.Employment Screenings Required:Criminal background checkCJIS Criminal background checkDrug and Alcohol screeningCity of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr
