Crime Scene Investigator

1 week ago

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States City of Albuquerque, NM Full time
Job Title: Crime Scene Specialist II/Crime Scene Specialist III

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Crime Scene Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, documenting, collecting, and preserving physical evidence in the field, ensuring the integrity of all items taken into evidence, and testifying in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence.

Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social science, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physical science, or a related field
  • Three years of public safety, crime scene investigation, or crime scene evidence collection experience
  • WorkKeys assessment preferred: Applied Mathematics, Workplace Observation, and Business Writing
  • 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 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 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

Benefits:

The City of Albuquerque offers a comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit package to its employees. Regular, full-time, and part-time employees participate in the state's retirement system, and both regular and temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in group insurance plans. Additional benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.

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