What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Scene Investigator position at City of Burlington NC?
The Burlington Police Department is a nationally accredited law enforcement agency that is committed to quality fair and professional police services. The agency is made up of more than 100 sworn officers and 50 professional staff members serving the City of Burlington, North Carolina.
What you will do:
Assists police officers assigned to the investigation of criminal cases. They are responsible for executing competent forensic processing during calls for service. Often these calls develop into complex investigations involving high profile matters and sensitive information.
Preserving the Sanctity of ALL Life Nurture and Protect Democracy Ensure Procedural Justice and Fundamental Fairness Spirit of Service Protect the Community from Harm Treat all individuals with Dignity and Respect-the ethical foundation of policing.
Assists Patrol Division in processing and photographing crime scenes and traffic accidents; processing major crime scenes Search and recovery of latent fingerprints, palm prints, trace evidence, DNA and other physical evidence Preparing preliminary and supplemental reports referencing crime scene processing completed and investigative measures taken, to complete thorough and detailed documentation of the scene Preparing casts and collecting and preserving evidence from the crime scene to prepare evidence for submission to the Lab for examination Entering property into RMS (Records Management System) evidence voucher database Packaging, preserving, and storing evidence and maintaining chain of custody With proper training, the ability to analyze and comparing latent prints recovered from crime scenes and submit them into the SPEX/local AFIS database system Work as part of an on-call schedule and/or rotation to respond to scenes, including nights, weekends, and holidays Performs related duties as required
General knowledge of police department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations General knowledge of the City Code and NC General Statutes General knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a property and evidence program. General knowledge of methods, procedures, principles, practices, and terminology used, property and evidence handling, recording, preservation, storage, and release General knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications Ability to learn and maintain all protocols in the chain of custody Demonstrated ability to receive, process, and document various evidence and property Demonstrated ability to operate a digital camera and other equipment used at crime scenes Demonstrated ability to identify details, such as fingerprints and crime scene evidence Demonstrated ability to communicate with citizens and police officers in a courteous, firm, and tactful manner Demonstrated ability to listen and have strong written and oral communication skills Ability to learn and operate the Faro scanner and Scene diagraming software
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency Minimum of one year of work experience in police work, laboratory work, or related field Minimum of one year of experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be considered. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field Two years or more of work experience as a Crime Scene Investigator
The physical duties include but are not limited to; walking, standing, bending, stooping, operating a motor vehicle, carrying up to 40 pounds, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. The employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including vehicles, telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, etc. Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and completing reports, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading. The employee must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials. Working conditions include inside and outside environmental conditions. This position will involve an on-call status.
*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.*
*The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer*
This job description in no way implies that the duties listed are the only ones the employee may be required to perform. The employee is expected to perform other tasks, duties, and training as requested by their supervisors.
Salary : $41,142 - $53,487
