The purpose of this job is to Identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence at all types of crime scenes including, but not limited to, homicides, suicides, assaults, shootings, robberies, burglaries, rapes, serious/fatal accidents, search warrants, arson, fraud, and larcenies. Crime scene investigation requires the use of specialized training and technology in order to properly process scenes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Responds to crime scenes, and in accordance with standardized crime scene and laboratory methods, determines tasks employed to ensure accurate and verifiable evidence in each investigation
- Employs proper protocol in testing, collecting and packaging of evidence to maintain integrity for further testing and court proceedings
- Evaluates evidence for physical or chemical processing methods employed either on scene or in the Forensic Services Unit
- Writes reports outlining processes employed and results obtained
- Attends autopsies, including- but not limited to- homicides and infant deaths to document and collect evidence from the examination
- Assists detectives with computer-generated line-ups and composite drawings
- Prepares photos and exhibits for presentation in court
- Attends pretrial conferences with prosecutors; meets with defense counsel as needed and provides court room testimony, including expert witness testimony
- Participates in research and continuing education both online and in the classroom
- Maintains equipment, supplies and files
- Interacts with the public in a mentor type role via presentations to schools and groups, job shadows and instructional guidance to interns
- Performs related work as required
