Evidence/Crime Scene Technician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Evidence Technician works under the direction of a Police Department Lieutenant; performs routine clerical, administrative work, assists with booking, transporting and disposing of property and/or evidence and crime scene processing functions in support of law enforcement activities.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Accepts, records and maintains record system of all physical evidence taken into custody by Police and Fire departments

• Processes, seizes, and retains custody of all evidence from a crime scene
• Transports evidence for examination to Utah State Crime Laboratory while maintaining integrity and chain of custody
• Disposes of evidence by return to owner, destruction or auction, upon case clearance, in accordance with state and local rules and regulations regarding property disposition
• Verifies that property/evidence booked has been accurately recorded in the report management system
• Compiles and maintains accurate records of all property transfers, releases and dispositions
• Prepares and transports evidence to various laboratories and organizations as requested by Police Lieutenant and/or officers
• Assists detectives on major cases by gathering, packaging, labeling, documenting and booking property and/or evidence
• Responds to court subpoenas to give courtroom testimony concerning evidence and chain of custody
• Oversees inventory of various property/evidence supplies
  • Conducts training of new employees and other police department employees as needed; provides demonstrations to outside entities as requested
  • Accountable for security and integrity of evidence room
• Provides monthly reports concerning different aspects of the property/evidence room function
• This position is required to be on call, typically two weeks per month including holidays and weekends.

1. Crime Scene Response and Processing

• Collect, preserve, and analyze evidence from a crime scene, including fingerprints, footwear and tire impressions and bodily fluids
• Record observations of the crime scene with photographs, video and sketches
• Catalog and preserve evidence for transfer to crime labs
• Presumptive drug testing
• Test firing guns for entry into NIBIN
• Serial number restoration
• Cell phone downloads

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

• Consult with experts in specialized forensic science fields as needed
• Prepare and explain detailed reports that explain findings and investigation methods
• Testify about findings and methods in court as needed

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, forensic science, or a related field focusing on crime scene processing, or with relevant experience or certifications in evidence or crime scene investigation.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license or can obtain one prior to employment.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures and techniques; knowledge of evidence maintenance and disposition practices.
• Skill in word processing, office machine usage, and the operation of micro computers
• Ability to learn applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to effectively deal with people in sometimes difficult situations.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions; the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

SALARY: GRADE 19 $26.75-$40.46 (TYPICALLY START AT MINIMUM)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

MUST COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION

Resumes submitted without application will not be considered.

Application available on website at: www.sslc.gov

FINAL APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT TO AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK

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