Entry Level Crime Scene Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Locates, labels, collects and preserves physical evidence present at crime scenes, traffic fatalities and search warrants. Processes evidence and crime scenes for latent prints. Incumbents in this classification are required to respond to crime scenes based on a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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:

• Processes scenes for latent prints; identifies, documents and collects evidence; maintains detailed chain of custody.
• Photographs major crime scenes, traffic fatalities and other serious incidents.
• Processes evidence for latent prints using various chemical methods and Alternate Light Sources.
• Analyzes 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.
• Prepares and submits evidence to appropriate crime laborites for analysis.
• Completes detailed supplemental offense reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or equivalent. Three (3) years of full-time work experience as a Crime Scene Technician.

One (1) year (30 semester hours) of forensic science, criminal justice or related field, from an accredited college or university OR any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Applicant must be able to pass a background investigation, oral board, polygraph and psychological examination.

• Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal investigation procedures.
• Latent Print Examiner, preferred
• 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 Sources.
• Latest forensic techniques and processing guidelines, including Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Shooting reconstruction and
• Crime Scene Reconstruction.
• General office equipment and operational practices and procedures.

• Organizing work and the ability to manage time efficiently.
• 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.

This position will be a Monday through Friday schedule, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.
• Ability to obtain International Association for Identification Crime Scene Certification (or equivalent) within two (2) years of employment.
• Latent Print Examiner preferred, or completion of latent print and palm print courses within two (2) years of hire date.

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 crime scenes. Exposed to body fluids/blood at crime scenes and autopsies. May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, hostile environments, infectious diseases, air and waterborne pathogens. Lifting up to 50 pounds.

Hiring Range: $31.42 - $39.36, hourly.