CRIME SCENE TECHNICIAN

Crime Scene Technician

The employee will have the responsibility of

• · Responding to crime scenes under various and potentially extreme conditions to collect, preserve, and process physical evidence, such as latent fingerprints, hair, fibers blood, projectiles, shell casings, weapons, firearms, and tool and tire marks
• · Preparing detailed evidence submission forms for use by laboratory personnel which outline specific tests to be performed on evidence
• · Creating crime scene sketches and drawings
• · Developing, photographs, and lifts latent prints found at crime scenes, or on items related to criminal cases, utilizing print enhancement chemicals, techniques, and photography equipment
• · Serving as a department representative when meeting with prosecuting attorneys and other law enforcement agencies; providing formal depositions regarding crime scene information and physical evidence
• · Transporting evidence to and from crime scenes, other law enforcement agencies, hospitals, and crime laboratories
• · Conducting chemical tests on blood, drugs, body fluids, fibers, etc., found at, or believed to be related to, crime scenes
• · Conducting ballistic tests and analysis for firearms
• · Being able to respond to crime scenes/emergencies within a 30-minute response time

The work environment will require the employee to

As an employee with the city of Killeen some benefits are

• · Health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX
• · Dental and Vision insurance
• · Life insurance
• · Retirement through TMRS (Optional 4579(b) Accounts)
• · Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• · 13 paid holidays
• · Wellness Events & Free Gym Membership

Education and Experience

Special Requirements

• · Must pass through a background investigation
• · Must have a valid driver’s license by date of hire
• · Must obtain and maintain a Texas driver's license within 60 days of hire
• · Must obtain Forensic and Crime Scene certifications and licenses within three years of hire