Crime Scene Technician

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to collect and process evidence at crime scenes and in a laboratory environment, examining fingerprints, taking and developing photographs and performing other functions to assist others in identifying and prosecuting offenders.

Job Summary

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Responds to crime scenes to secure scene boundaries and gather evidence; photographs and/or video tapes crime scene; takes notes regarding observations and actions at crime scene; takes measurements and makes diagrams of scene and evidence; processes scene with appropriate powders, chemicals, and tapes to collect fingerprints; utilizes chemicals to test for the presence of blood; prepares casts of shoe prints and tire tracks; documents and collects swab samples of blood and other substances as needed.

Searches for and collects evidence at or around scene; marks and packages same for placement in the property room.

Prepares reports and documents of activities performed at the scene.

Files reports, CDs and DVDs containing documentation of crime scenes.

Rolls inked prints of Juvenile Offenders and for elimination prints.

Testifies in court as needed.

Assists in collection and documentation of evidence and property at search warrants as needed.

Transports evidence to and from the Evidence Property Storage area.

Requests and retrieves inked print cards from Inmate Records.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol. Answers phone in forensic lab and assists at criminal investigations as needed; copies files and other office documents; files print cards, latent lift cards, and photographs. Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigations, Forensic Science, or related field; one year of experience in related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.