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Macon-Bibb County Government
Crime Scene Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Crime Scene or Forensic Science Technician collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes. Carefully documents a crime scene and catalogues evidence collected. Conducts laboratory analysis of evidence gathered, uses computer databases to identify evidence, and uses findings to reconstruct crime scenes.
$52,856 / year median in Georgia
+7% projected growth
Job Description
The Crime Scene Technician position is under general supervision of the Forensics Division, the Crime Scene Technician conducts investigations on crime scenes, deaths, serious traffic accidents, industrial accidents, and other crimes; documents and gathers evidence; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification. Conducts investigations on crimes including residential, commercial and bank robberies, thefts; residential, commercial, and entering autos; stolen and recovered stolen vehicles; domestic violence, homicides, suicides, and all death investigations; sexual assaults; serious injury and fatal traffic accidents; industrial accidents; and other crimes. Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence from crime scene investigations such as latent fingerprints, trace evidence, clothing, serological evidence, narcotics, and firearms. Documents crime and accident scenes; takes photographs and videos of crime and accident scenes using a variety of photographic films and techniques. Writes crime reports based on evidence found, nature of classification, and results obtained. Examines evidence in both the field and laboratory for latent fingerprints using print powders, chemicals, and laser techniques. Prepares charts, graphs, or exhibits for investigation or court presentation. Appears in court as an expert witness and gives depositions and testimony. Reviews, evaluates, processes, and maintains a variety of files related to cases. Attends a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and meetings to maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Travels to various sites and locations during the course of work. High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or college level course work in crime scene investigation, photography, fingerprint identification, and/or criminalistics preferred. Three (3) years experience in crime scene investigation preferred or any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform in the duties of this position. The following documents are required for consideration for the Crime Lab Crime Scene Technician position (screenshots of documents are not acceptable and submission of these will cause your application to be rejected): Resume showing complete work and educational history which must match and be in the same order as listed on the online work history. Official High School transcripts and diploma. Official college transcripts and diploma, if applicable. All schools listed must have an attached official transcript or diploma if applicable. If applicable, a Letter of Good Standing for active military service and a DD-214 showing the type of discharge for past military duty. If not a resident of Georgia for the last 7 years applicant must submit a 7-year motor vehicle report. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from previous supervisors. Letters must be typed, dated, signed, and contain contact information. Letters of recommendation that are submitted must be listed on the reference page of the application. Personal and family references are not acceptable. Failure to follow the above steps when submitting your application will result in automatic rejection of the application. •You may contact the recruiter Sgt. Amanda Baker (478-951-1440) to assist with the application process.