Duties
A1. Responds to crime scenes or assignments promptly.
A2. Examines evidence for latent fingerprints, takes photographs, makes diagrams, collects, and preserves physical evidence.
A3. Gather facts regarding investigations from uniformed officers.
A4. Attends autopsies as needed to recover physical evidence and document injuries, defects, scars, marks, and tattoos from the decedent. Recovers fingerprints from the decedent for identification and elimination purposes.
A5. Uses proper techniques to collect, maintain, and package items of physical evidence for submission to laboratories and court.
A6. Apprises ranking members on the scene and section supervisor of the facts of the case as developed.
A7. Exhibits a courteous, businesslike demeanor when dealing with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
A8. Exhibits sound judgment in all situations.
A9. Maintains reports which are complete, clear, and concise with an accurate description of the action taken.
A10. Coordinates the securing of the victim’s residence or crime scene to ensure that further investigation is not compromised.
A11. Determines the necessity of access of personnel into crime scenes to ensure that the integrity of the scene is not compromised.
A12. Attends court, both Circuit and District, on and off duty, and testifies in criminal cases which he/she has investigated or assisted in the investigation; attends Civil Court as a result of an investigative effort.
A13. If necessary, meet with State’s Attorneys for pretrial conferences. Responds to Court in proper attire and with necessary reports and evidence.
B1. If necessary or requested by State's Attorney's Office, meet with State's Attorney assigned to case for pretrial conference.
B2. Responds to court promptly and presents oral testimony clearly, truthfully, and accurately as to the facts of the case being prosecuted.
B3. Responds to court in proper attire.
B4. Responds to the court prepared for trial.
B5. Trains new crime scene personnel, both sworn and civilian in the best practice of crime scene investigation.
C1. Keeps up to date of new techniques as they pertain to crime scene processing and investigation.
C2. Implements new policy and training as it becomes available to the department.
C3. Instructs department in-service training on policy and procedure related to crime scene processing and investigation.
C4. Maintains membership in good standing with professional originations such as the IAI, International Association of Identification/the American Academy of Forensic Science.
C5. Attends training as directed by the department to include in-service and professional development.
QualificationsEducation and ExperienceMinimum of bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, a related science, or similar is required.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
Ten print examination accepted training is preferred.
Certified Crime Scene Analyst through the International Association of Identification is preferred.
Bi-lingual in English/Spanish is desired.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern identification techniques, including fingerprint classification and photography;
- Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work;
- Knowledge of laws and ordinances governing local police work;
- Skill using sound judgment, tact and courtesy;
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
- Ability to be courteous and firm with the public;
- Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems;
- Ability to operate computers for data entry, word processing and/or recordkeeping purposes;
- Ability to operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD;
- Ability to operate small/light equipment, such as power tools; and
- Ability to operate medium equipment and machinery, such as vehicles.