Crime Scene Technician #2106-314800-01

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is a highly respected law enforcement agency, both in our community and nationally. Our progressive department provides exciting opportunities for law enforcement professionals to develop partnerships with our citizens in order to prevent the next crime, and to enhance the quality of life within our community always treating people with fairness and respect. The department employs nearly 2,000 sworn officers and over 500 civilians serving a jurisdiction with close to 1 million people. Our employees are men and women from diverse backgrounds interested in meeting the needs of and serving an equally diverse community. The men and women of the CMPD are committed to providing the very best service possible and maintaining the high level of confidence this community has in us.

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Administrative

The Crime Scene Technician position requires the individual to process crime scenes to include the search and recovery of latent finger and palm prints, trace, DNA and other physical evidence. This position also takes photographs, prepares sketches and documents the search and collection for physical evidence.

• Responds to area hospitals and the Medical Examiner’s Office to document and collect evidence in criminal investigations
• Prepares crime scene reports for presentation in court and gives court room testimony
• Maintains issued equipment and follows safety protocols at crime scenes
• Prepares evidence for submission to the CMPD Lab for examination and assists Police Officers with criminal investigations
• Conducts training of new employees and other police department employees as needed. Provides demonstrations to outside entities as requested
• Regularly conducts forensic examinations of digital evidence in a laboratory environment.
• Documents the examinations results and transmits those results to the submitting authority
• Provides court testimony regarding the results of the analysis and prepares courtroom presentations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a manner that keeps the equipment in operational readiness for a variety of forensic tasks
• Responsible for the proper documentation, routing and dissemination of all messages and information as received
• May instruct law enforcement officers in the proper identification, collection, and submission of criminal evidence as it relates to digital forensics
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to develop thorough knowledge of evidence chain of custody procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of principles, methods, equipment, and current techniques used in forensic evidence testing
• Knowledge of investigative and laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency practices and procedures
•  Knowledge of methods used in collecting and preserving digital/physical evidence, maintaining legal chain of custody
• Skill in problem-solving techniques
• Ability to follow oral and written procedures and policies
• Ability to read and comprehend authoritative directives, laws, and ordinances
• Ability to perform a high volume of standard digital forensic examinations and/or other related tasks

ADA and Other Requirements

 

Positions in this class typically require: fingering, grasping, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements: 

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
• Occasional movement throughout the workday daily to interact with staff and accomplish tasks
• Communicating both verbally and written in order to exchange information
• Repeating motions of holding, grasping, turning, that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying
• Lift up to 50 pounds  
• Work primarily in office environment
• Ability to operate office equipment, such as computer, copier, fax machine, and phone

 

Sensory Requirements:

• Concentrated and attentive use of one or more senses (visual, audio, and other sensory modalities) for proof reading, data entry, tabulating data
• Ability to operate in an environment with frequent interruptions from people and or noises, which in return could result in some level of stress, fatigue, or strain 
• Comprehension of written information in work related documents
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech

 

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions; moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as officers, community members, victims, etc.); and frequent exposure to computer screens, files and phone. Diligent use of PPEs Personal Protective Equipment) to limit exposure to bloodborne pathogens is required

• Associate’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminalistics, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• One year of experience in crime scene investigations or forensics
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License 

High School Graduate or Equivalent and three years related work experience

OR

Associate's Degree and one year of related work experience

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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