Crime Scene Investigator II (Dallas Police)

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Job Summary

Collects, preserves, processes and/or handles evidence at/from crime scene to assist sworn officers in apprehension and prosecution of crimes.

Job Description
 

Overview
The Crime Scene Investigator II collects, preserves, processes and handles evidence from crime scenes to assist sworn officers in apprehension and prosecution of crimes.

Essential Functions
1 Searches for, collects, and preserves physical evidence of crime scenes; interviews victims and witnesses; takes casts and impressions and performs any other crime scene analysis.
2 Prepares advanced forensic graphics, photographs, diagrams, charts, sketches, drawings and fingerprint photographs to document crime scenes; give court presentations, presents analysis, and develops investigative tools and training aids ensuring accuracy and completeness.
3 Collects, preserves, and safely packages evidence; transports evidence or property to storage location, crime lab, or criminal court for trial; prepares bio-hazardous evidence for storage and processing.
4 Recovers, unloads, and impounds firearms, ensures adherence to standard safety procedures, performs gun shot residue swabbing, and does buccal swabbing.
5 Evaluates a crime scene utilizing disciplines related to crime scene investigation; logs all activities accurately and appropriately to ensure clarity and transparency for cases and processing.
6 Testifies and appears in court as expert witness on crime scene evidence.
7 Performs latent fingerprint searches; locates, develops, or enhances latent prints using physical, chemical, optical, or other techniques to recover, preserve, analyze, and interpret latent impressions; submits fingerprint comparisons to make positive identification to determine identity.
8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of techniques associated with collecting crime evidence, preservation of physical evidence, and record keeping systems.
2 Knowledge of safety regulations applicable to the handling of body fluids and hazardous materials.
3 Knowledge of basic photographic principles.
4 Knowledge of fingerprint classification(s), coding techniques and related equipment.
5 Ability to give expert court testimony.
6 Ability to prepare precise and comprehensive crime reports, charts, diagrams and graphics.
7 Ability to perform all phases of latent fingerprint identification and photographic documentation
8 Ability to develop and draw effective visual presentations of data from narrative descriptions and field measurements.
9 Ability to coordinate collection, preservation, and identification of physical evidence from crime scenes.
10 Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
11 Ability to operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to cameras, laser print finder, personal computer, and two-way radio.
12 Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations.
13 Ability to analyze written and numerical data and draw logical conclusions.
14 Ability to enter latent finger prints in A.F.I.S. and operate the associated software.
15 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
16 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: 

• Associate's degree in a criminology, criminalistics, forensic science, life science, or physical science field.

EXPERIENCE: 

• Two (2) years of experience general law enforcement or police support experience with a municipal, county, state or federal regulatory agency.

AND

• One (1) year of experience in a crime lab or crime unit with responsibility for analysis involving evidence collection/preservation, interviewing and record keeping/documentation.

 EQUIVALANCIES: 

• High school diploma or GED plus four (4) years of the general experience plus one (1) year of the stated crime lab/unit will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate's degree or higher in any non-specified field plus (4) years of the general experience plus one (1) year of the stated crime lab/unit will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a specified field plus one (1) year of the stated crime lab/unit experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Crime Scene Investigator Certification issued by International Association for Identification (IAI) plus two (2) years of the general law enforcement/police support experience will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Crime Scene Analyst certification, Crime Scene Reconstructionist certification or Senior Crime Scene Analyst certification issued by IAI will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must pass an intensive background investigation and drug test.
• No FELONY or Class A MISDEMEANOR convictions.
• No Class B MISDEMEANOR convictions within the last ten (10) years.
• No family violence convictions.
• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any FELONY, Class A, or Class B MISDEMEANOR.
• Availability for varying shifts, nights/weekends/holidays.
• Subject to twenty-four/seven (24/7) call-out.
• Working conditions include exposure to bio-hazardous material(s), inclement weather and confined spaces.

Salary Range

 

$25.12 - $28.85

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.