qualifications
Knowledge of:
Digital photography and evidence collection and analysis. Additionally, good knowledge of stock/storeroom policies and procedures, property inventory, basic arithmetic, modern office terminology, equipment, key-entering practices, inventory control and its significance, and computer operations and applications.
Ability to:
Conduct specialized tests and evaluate situations; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public. Furthermore, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, digital camera, latent print kits, electrostatic dust print lifter, communication radios, ladders, hand tools, shovels, casting kits, and lighting equipment. Proficiency in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs is also required. Additionally, the ability to prepare accurate, complete, and legible reports and present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions is essential. Moreover, the ability to compute, enter, and check figures; read, understand, and apply rules and regulations; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public, is critical.
becoming a crime scene technician
This job pays at an annual salary of $54,683.20-$76,544.00
*Position is budgeted at $31.55 hourly commensurate with related education andexperience
Under the supervision of a law enforcement agency, this position is responsible for the processing of crime scenes, including photographic and physical collection of evidence, identification, and preservation of evidence in relation to criminal investigations and in
accordance with modern investigative principles.
Position is not covered by any Collective Bargaining Agreement in Santa Fe County.
- Under general supervision, processes crime scenes for purposes of identifying and collecting relevant evidence for use in criminal prosecution, utilizing one or all of the following techniques: digital photography, diagrams and sketches, fingerprint collection procedures, plaster casts, and assorted physical and/or chemical tests.
- Documents, packages, and preserves evidence; assesses evidence for further lab testing.
- Composes reports documenting relevant information and testifies in criminal proceedings.
- Receives all evidence submitted by Deputies; properly secures evidence in compliance with established standards.
Maintains records of property submitted
to include location, status, and classification; logs, maintains, purges records of
property submitted as evidence according to established procedures. - Preforms other duties as assigned.
Education:
Associates Degree (minimum) in one or more of the following: Criminal Justice,
Criminology, Forensic Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Physics; AND three (3) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints; OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience in crime scene processing, digital photography, and latent fingerprints.
Other Requirements:
Must obtain and maintain at least one nationally or internationally recognized crime scene investigator certification such as: International Association for
Identification, American Board of Medical Legal Death Investigators, or International Association of Blood Spatter Analysis, within one (1) year of hire.
Work Conditions:
Work is performed frequently in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens. Work involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, hostile individuals, and work near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery. Work requires the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. Ability to lift over 100lbs. Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required. Evening, holiday, and weekend work is required.
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate may not have any felonyconvictions. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.