Job Description
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Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts a detailed and complete crime scene investigation by locating, documenting, collecting, preserving, analyzing, and interpreting all types of biological, trace, impression, and physical evidence.
- Performs laboratory examinations of evidence, including specialized processing involving physical, chemical, and digital methods.
- Utilizes a Leica 3D Laser scanner and OSCR360 image capture kit at major scenes and prepares computer-generated diagrams/visual aids.
- May prepare graphic representations and scale drawings for criminal investigations.
- Performs advanced techniques to include bloodstain pattern documentation, crime scene reconstruction, trajectory analysis, and other specialized methods that require technical knowledge and training.
- Prepares detailed reports of activities performed during laboratory and scene investigations, and peer reviews other reports.
- Will attend autopsies to photograph, document, and collect evidence.
- Collects physical evidence from suspects in custody, including clothing, buccal swabs, gunshot residue, nail clippings, and trace evidence.
- Provides testimony on forensic investigation and laboratory techniques in court.
- Will be scheduled in an on-call rotation for the Forensic Services Unit and will be asked, on occasion, to respond to investigations while off duty and not on-call.
- Attends classes and training sessions to develop expertise in forensic disciplines.
- Assists in preparing and presenting training to police officers, collateral CSI’s, community members, and interns.
- Assist police officers and detectives with follow-up investigation needs.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Respond in a timely matter to the Loveland Police Department or respective scene location. Will be required to tow a crime scene trailer on occasion.
- Carry and respond to calls and text messages on a work cell phone.
- Work long and varied hours/shifts, on-call assignments, possible overtime, holidays, and weekends in potentially unfavorable work conditions.
Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Procedures of the criminal justice system, laws of evidence, and crimes
- The proper use of latent print powders, chemicals, alternatge light sources, and specialized equipment to search for, locate, and preserve trace evidence, impression evidence, and biological fluids
- Common types of evidence, such as electronic devices, narcotics, poisons, trace, firearms, and explosives
- Proper handling procedures regarding protection, collection, and storage of hazardous materials in compliance with SDS
- Best practices in crime scene processing
- Crime scene photography
Skills in:
- Teamwork in high stress environments, and with representatives from other agencies, organizations, or departments
- Technology - entering data, using spreadsheets, using crime scene equipment and software
- Safe handling, loading/unloading, and packaging of firearms
- Driving a sport utility vehicle and towing a trailer in suburban and rural areas
Ability to:
- Be nonjudgmental, non-biased, compassionate, and empathetic
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Work effectively with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures
- Testify in court
- Work in unpleasant settings and handle exposure to stressful situations, including crime, accident, mass casualty, inclement weather, chaotic, and hazardous scenes
- Apply sound reasoning and decision making
- Maintain confidentiality
- Balance, prioritize and multitask workload
Experience:
- Currently certified or has the required training and experience to become a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI), Certified Crime Scene Analyst (CCSA), or Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA) by the International Association for Identification within 1 year of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, hard science, or related field preferred
- 3 years of crime scene investigation or laboratory experience required.
- Must have knowledge of photographic techniques, latent print processing, and an understanding of DNA and trace evidence collection techniques.
- Must Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record
Material and equipment directly used:
- Telephone, Office equipment, City vehicle, Fingerprint kits, Chemicals, Two-way radios, Cameras and lighting equipment, Field investigation equipment, Computers, Alternative light sources, Microscopes and other optical magnification devices, Laboratory equipment, Hand and power tools, Surgical tools, Calculator , Video equipment, Casting Materials, Metal Detectors, Digital Camera
Working Environment/Physical Activities:
- Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light tools/equipment but must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Marginal to moderate exposure to conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury. Regular exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Shift work, Weekend work,