Crime Scene Specialist II/Crime Scene Specialist III

Position Summary

Identify, document, collect and preserve physical evidence in the field; ensure the preservation of all items taken into evidence; testify in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST II, 106
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social science, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physical science or a related field; and

Three years (3) years of public safety, crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience.

WorkKeys assessment preferred: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Observation, and Business Writing. To learn more about WorkKeys Assessments and to schedule an appointment to take the preferred WorkKeys assessments, please Click Here.

Upon successful completion of one (1) year of service as a Crime Scene Specialist II MB5, the employee will be moved to a Crime Scene Specialist III MC5.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass Drug Test, Criminal Records check and Background check.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete the Crime Scene Specialist (CSS) Training program and the CSS OJT program.
Must successfully pass a physical agility test.
One (1) year probationary period is required for this position.

CRIME SCENE SPECIALIST III, 108
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Exception: One (1) year of crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience is not interchangeable.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social science, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physical science or a related field; and

Four (4) years of crime scene investigation or crime scene evidence collection experience.

WorkKeys assessment preferred: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Observation, and Business Writing. To learn more about WorkKeys Assessments and to schedule an appointment to take the preferred WorkKeys assessments, please Click Here.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass Drug Test, Criminal Records check and Background check.
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
Must successfully complete the Crime Scene Specialist (CSS) Training program and the CSS OJT program.
Must successfully pass a physical agility test.
One (1) year probationary period is required for this position.