Forensic Technician Job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc, Yreka, CA

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  • Crime Scene Resources, Inc
  • Yreka, CA

Job Description

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Duties

Essential Functions:
  • Assists in daily operation of the department's criminal laboratory.
  • Assists in crime scene investigations and performing duties related to the department's forensic laboratory including fingerprints, photography, and presumptive testing for evidence of illicit drugs or bodily fluids.
  • Assigns serial numbers to property; in responding to incidents and completing reports on investigations,
  • Assists with processing crimes scenes by taking photographs, notes, and sketching of the scene.
  • Documents, collects, and logs evidence and maintains chain of custody information
  • Properly stores evidence in various facilities and arranges for evidence to be sent to criminalist laboratories.
  • Performs some crime analyst functions.
  • Conducts forensic interviews of victims and witnesses.
  • Incumbents also may develop and print photos from jail bookings.
  • May conduct serology testing including DNA and fingerprinting
  • Maintain working relationships with Department of Justice (DOJ) and private labs.
Knowledge of:
  • Forensic laboratory duties, techniques, and procedures.
  • Fingerprinting techniques under a variety of circumstances.
  • Use and care of department equipment and firearms.
  • Methods, practices, and terminology of financial and statistical record keeping.
  • Good public relations techniques.
  • Inventory procedures and file maintenance.
  • Policies and procedures used in the operation "chain of evidence" requirements.
  • Photography techniques and the operation of a digital camera.
  • Hazardous materials investigation and methods of containment.
  • Presumptive narcotic screening testing and analysis on found properties.
  • Handwriting analysis techniques.
  • Restoration techniques for the retrieval of altered serial numbers on found properties.
  • Methods and protocols of crime scene processing
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Desired Skills:
  • Provide security, custody and control of criminal evidence, coroner's property, and found property.
  • Testify in court. Conduct forensic interviews and provide expert testimony in court. Read and understand codes, statutes, and information related to criminal evidence control, hazardous materials control, and arson investigations
  • Gather and organize data and information
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff when explaining the functions and policies of the county Sheriff/Coroner.

Requirements

Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be:
  • One year of performing laboratory work or photography with demonstrated record keeping ability. Completion of specialized training courses in forensic investigation.
Special Requirements:
  • Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid driver's license.
  • May be required to pass a pre-employment psychological exam.
  • Must pass a pre-employment background screening including a psychological exam.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; climb stairs and ladders; walk on sloped, slippery, and/or uneven surfaces; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend over; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance; crawl through various areas on hands and knees; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; drive a motor vehicle over a variety of county roads and in a variety of weather conditions; verbal communication; use of radio equipment, fire suppression equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Work is performed in office and outdoor environments; work is performed in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions and subject to duty anytime within a twenty-four hour period; exposure to smoke, hazardous materials, liquid chemicals, and blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public.

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