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Forensic Technician Trainee
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City of Detroit
Detroit, MI (In Person)
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Under general supervision, responds to an processes crime scenes in the City of Detroit. Serves as a support service to the Detroit Police Department; arrival to the crime scene occurs when the scene is secured and preserved by the responding uniform officers. Identifies, evaluates, collects, and properly preserves all evidence collected from the crime scene including, but not limited to proper chain of custody of the evidence, including latent prints, and maintains the proper custody chain. Measures locations and distances of evidence, victims, and other important landmarks utilizing a variety of equipment; both manual and automated. Prepares sketches based on measurements and location of collected evidence at crime scenes. Photographs crime scenes, locations, victims, perpetrators, related evidence and performs general overall photography in such a way as to show the viewer the entire crime scene in neutrality. Enters the collected evidence into the DPD Tracker System. Develops latent fingerprints on a variety of surfaces at the scene and items processed in the C.S.S office using fingerprint powders, chemicals and alternate light sources. Testifies in the District courts, State courts, and occasionally in the Federal Court System regarding the nature and appropriateness of work performed. High school graduation or GED. with successful completion of coursework in biology, chemistry, physical science, and algebra. A Valid State of Michigan Operators License is Required .