Crime Scene Investigator

Make a lasting impact in your community. The Greensboro Police Department is looking for detail-oriented professionals ready to serve our community through the science of forensic investigation.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $60,942.00  Full Salary Range: $50,095.00 - $89,644.00 Annually

Benefits: 

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Shift Work Schedule: 
Shifts may include daytime and nighttime hours, or both. The schedule is comprised of fluctuating workdays.

Monday to Sunday, including some holidays and weekends.  Shifts are 12, 10, and 4 hours
Position is subject to mandatory activation, on-call, and call-backs in response to immediate public service needs.

Working with the City of Greensboro means being part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll be surrounded by a team of dedicated professionals who support one another and are driven by a shared commitment to public service. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a meaningful career that supports justice, truth, and community safety. Join a place where your work truly matters.

The Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) plays a critical role in solving cases and bringing justice to victims by providing expert-level forensic services and detailed scene documentation. As a CSI, you’ll respond to a wide variety of scenes and conduct examinations, collect and preserve physical evidence, and perform forensic testing.

This role requires a high level of attention to detail, emotional resilience, strong communication skills, and the ability to make independent judgments in high-pressure environments. You’ll routinely encounter physical and psychological demands—from prolonged exposure to crime scenes and deceased individuals to working in extreme environmental conditions. Candidates should be comfortable operating field equipment, taking meticulous notes, and preparing clear and accurate documentation for court testimony. General physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or manipulate heavier weight.

Key duties include:

• Conducting forensic assessments and documenting crime scenes

• Interviewing victims and witnesses to gather additional context

• Photographing and mapping crime scenes, preparing sketches and diagrams

• Collecting, preserving, and packaging physical evidence for lab analysis

• Performing chemical and non-chemical processing for latent prints, trace evidence, and biological fluids

• Conducting presumptive tests for suspected blood or unknown substances

• Writing comprehensive scene reports and testifying in court

• Managing scene logistics, vehicle use, and maintaining forensic tools/equipment

Are you ready to turn evidence into answers? Apply Now!, and be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in public safety and justice.

• Associate's Degree or higher with  "directly related experience (i.e., biological evidence, latent prints, firearms evidence, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license at the time of employment;
• Knowledge of biological evidence (blood/DNA), trace/transfer evidence (fiber/hair), latent prints, and firearms evidence 
• Knowledge of technical methods administered for the recognition, documentation, collection, and preservation of evidence; 

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Advanced knowledge or training in specialized fields of forensic analysis associated with bloodstain pattern evidence, DNA, friction-ridge impressions, firearms/tool mark evidence, traumatic injury, and post-mortem artifacts/processes;
• Division of Criminal Information Network (DCIN) General Certification
• Certification as a Chemical Analyst through the State of North Carolina
• International Certification as a Crime Scene Investigator through the International Association for Identification's Board Certification Program.

Salary : $50,095 - $89,644