What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Scene Specialist II/Crime Scene Specialist III position at Police?
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, MB5
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, MC5
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.
Preferred Knowledge
- Methods and techniques of crime scene investigations
- Methods and techniques of crime scene processing, diagramming, documentation, evidence collection, handling and packaging
- Principles of chain of custody
- Basic photographic techniques
- Rules and procedures of providing expert testimony in court
- Principles and procedures of record keeping
- Office procedures, methods and equipment including computers
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Operate basic power tools, hand tools and equipment
- Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
- Perform forensic evidence collection, identification, and applicable field analysis functions
- Investigate and process crime scenes in a professional, efficient and thorough manner
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ensure adherence to safe work practices and policies and procedures governing the processing and maintenance of evidence and property
- Ensure accuracy of work performed
- Work independently in the absence of supervision
- Prepare complex technical written and verbal reports
- Communicate clearly and concisely.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
