What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Scene Investigator position at Douglas County Sheriff's Office?
Crime Scene Investigator - Job ID: 23-045
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (KS) is accepting applications for a Crime Scene Investigator. The successful candidate in this position will perform non-commissioned technical work collecting, analyzing, documenting, and preserving evidence from crime scenes; conducting laboratory analysis of evidence; reconstructing crime scenes; and testifying in court about findings and methods. This person will also handle evidence room functions to include item packaging, moving, storing, and assisting in court ordered destruction of items. Additional duties including research of case dispositions, interaction with public, data entry, and providing information and assistance regarding department policies and procedures.
Preferred education/experience: Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, the natural sciences or related field and 1-3 years in a law enforcement agency working with evidence or 5 years of experience in crime scene investigation; or significant experience in a law enforcement setting may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
License and Certification Requirements: Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain; IAI Certification, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of the first eligibility date.
Douglas County is dedicated to eliminating racial inequities. Candidates will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse coworkers, community members, and customers.
For a copy of the complete job description email personnel@douglascountyks.org
Use the following link to begin the pre-screening processing online, directly to Sheriff's Office
https://www.dgso.org/wordpress/index.php/dgso-job-application-prescreening
OR Text joinDGSO to 785-384-4482
Job will remain posted until filled.
The salary range for this position is $28.72/hr. to $44.40/hr., commensurate with the candidate’s experience, with excellent benefits, including:
- Health insurance beginning the first day of the month following start date
- Health/RX/Dental/Life Insurance: Various dependent coverage levels available
- Vision Insurance, discounted fitness club memberships, and many other voluntary benefits
- Paid time off: 14 vacation days, 15 sick days accrued per year, 1 day personal leave and 9 paid holidays
- Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS), Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As a Douglas County employee, your employment may count toward eligibility requirements for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, or any other factor prohibited by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.72 - $44.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lawrence, KS 66044: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is a telephone number where a recruiter can text you?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- IAI Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $44
