Crime Scene Technician

The Crime Scene Technician position is under general supervision of the Forensics Division, the Crime Scene Technician conducts investigations on crime scenes, deaths, serious traffic accidents, industrial accidents, and other crimes; documents and gathers evidence; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification.

• Conducts investigations on crimes including residential, commercial and bank robberies, thefts; residential, commercial, and entering autos; stolen and recovered stolen vehicles; domestic violence, homicides, suicides, and all death investigations; sexual assaults; serious injury and fatal traffic accidents; industrial accidents; and other crimes.
• Collects, preserves, and transports physical evidence from crime scene investigations such as latent fingerprints, trace evidence, clothing, serological evidence, narcotics, and firearms.
• Documents crime and accident scenes; takes photographs and videos of crime and accident scenes using a variety of photographic films and techniques.
• Writes crime reports based on evidence found, nature of classification, and results obtained.
• Examines evidence in both the field and laboratory for latent fingerprints using print powders, chemicals, and laser techniques.
• Prepares charts, graphs, or exhibits for investigation or court presentation.
• Appears in court as an expert witness and gives depositions and testimony.
• Reviews, evaluates, processes, and maintains a variety of files related to cases.
• Attends a variety of continuing education classes, seminars, and meetings to maintain current knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Travels to various sites and locations during the course of work.

High school diploma or equivalent certificate. Associate degree in Criminal Justice or college level course work in crime scene investigation, photography, fingerprint identification, and/or criminalistics preferred. Three (3) years experience in crime scene investigation preferred or any combination of education, training and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform in the duties of this position.

The following documents are required for consideration for the Crime Lab Crime Scene Technician position (screenshots of documents are not acceptable and submission of these will cause your application to be rejected):

• Resume showing complete work and educational history which must match and be in the same order as listed on the online work history.
• Official High School transcripts and diploma. Official college transcripts and diploma, if applicable.
• All schools listed must have an attached official transcript or diploma if applicable.
• If applicable, a Letter of Good Standing for active military service and a DD-214 showing the type of discharge for past military duty.
• If not a resident of Georgia for the last 7 years applicant must submit a 7-year motor vehicle report.
• A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from previous supervisors. Letters must be typed, dated, signed, and contain contact information. Letters of recommendation that are submitted must be listed on the reference page of the application. Personal and family references are not acceptable.
• Failure to follow the above steps when submitting your application will result in automatic rejection of the application.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques used in crime scene investigation; evidence collection; analysis and documentation of investigations; including latent fingerprint techniques and crime scene photography
• Public safety practices and procedures;
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations such as Official Code of Georgia Annotated, Municipal Code and various training and information bulletins
• Courtroom procedures as they relate to giving testimony.

Ability to:

• Conduct investigations and solicit information
• Gather and preserve evidence
• Work as a team member and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Operate laboratory and photographic equipment
• Provide technical support to Sheriff Deputies
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Give and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain effective record keeping systems
• Write reports and correspondence
• Exercise sound independent judgment within established procedure guidelines
• Work extended hours when required.

If you have any problems submitting your applications, please contact the NeoGov Applicant Support Hotline Toll Free at 855-524-5627, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (ET).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER