CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN

JOB Under the general direction of the Captain of Investigations provides technical support to Police Department in photographing, collecting, preserving and presenting physical evidence.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Responds to field investigations, systematically surveys crime scene and determines best method in which to process the crime scene related to identification, documentation, collection, preservation and utilization of physical evidence. This includes but is not limited to, photographs, video tape, complete diagrams or sketches of crime scenes, collection of evidence including hairs, fibers, saliva, blood, latent prints or other physical evidence. Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging, prepares evidence for submission to state crime lab or private laboratories. Prepares evidence and/or exhibits for use in court.

Enters latent fingerprints into AFIX system. Trains in the examination of finger prints for matches to criminal offenders. Insures firearms collected by the department are sent to the state crime lab for IBIS and other appropriate testing. Submits ATF trace forms on firearms that are seized by the department. Utilizes video enhancement equipment to help identify offenders or gather other evidence. Prepares digital composite likeness for investigation purposes.

Requires shift work, including weekends, and being on-call.

Due to business necessity and emergency response this position requires the employee to live within a 5-mile planning radius of the City and the employee is expected to respond within a reasonable amount of time when notified by the chain of command.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

May serve on various employee committees, as required and assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PHYSICAL

DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms from a standing position. The employee is frequently required to remain in standing or sitting position for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to travel across rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to strong odors. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.