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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCrime Scene SpecialistPage 1 of 2 City of Georgetown JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Crime Scene Specialist Effective Date: 10/01/2012 FLSA Category: Non-exempt Revision Date: 04/18/2014 SUMMARY: Identifies, documents, collects, preserves, processes and handles evidence from crime scenes. Processes evidence and crime scenes for latent prints. Evaluates and analyses latent print evidence. Incumbents in this classification are required to work on-call hours during evenings, weekends, and holidays based on scheduling. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:  Maintains accurate and current inventory records of all evidence and property.  Responds to crime scenes on a 24 hours basis; locates, labels, collects and preserves physical evidence present at crime scenes, traffic fatalities and search warrants  Photographs major crime scenes, autopsies and traffic fatalities.  Processes evidence for latent prints using various chemical methods and Alternate Light Source.  Analyses latent prints to determine value for identification; compares latent prints to suspects.  Testifies in criminal courts as an expert witness.  Fingerprints the public and potential employees for criminal background checks; fingerprints suspects and deceased for identifications; fingerprints defendants for criminal courts.  Responds to open records requests and subpoenas for information.  Assists other law enforcement agencies when requested; assists with criminal investigations when needed.  Submits evidence to appropriate Crime Labs for analysis.  Maintains Police forfeiture and seizure accounts; prepares state seizure annual report.  Completes supplemental offense reports.  Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, training and Experience Guidelines High School Diploma or equivalent. Five years of full-time work experience as a Crime Scene Technician and Latent Print Examiner. OR Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One year (30 semester hours) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of 2 years. Knowledge of:  Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal investigation procedures.  Police Department rules and regulations.  Latent print comparison, identification and classification, Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, photography, evidence processing, crime scene processing, chemical formulas and Alternate Light Source.  Latest forensic techniques and processing guidelines, including Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shooting reconstruction and Crime Scene Reconstruction.  General office equipment and operational practices and procedures. Skill in:  Organizing work and the ability manage time efficiently. Page 2 of 2  Working independently in the absence of immediate supervision.  Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.  Using of computers and related equipment, hardware and software to maintain databases, files and records.  Assisting in a variety of administrative and routine department duties.  Comprehending and following verbal and written directions.  Reading technical reports, policy and procedure manuals.  Completing logs and reports.  Mixing chemicals for latent print analysis and crime scene processing.  Photography.  Developing processes and the application of formulas applied to crime scene reconstruction  Sorting and categorizing materials  Resolving customer complaints and concerns  Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to maintain appropriate LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Valid Class C Texas driver’s license Identification and Latent Print Development, Advanced Latent Prints, Crime Scene Search, Latent and Crime Scene Photography PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls. Exposed to chemicals used in processing evidence and crimes scenes. Exposed to body fluids/blood at crimes scenes and autopsies. May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile environments, infectious diseases, air and water borne pathogens. Lifting up to 50 pounds.