Senior Crime Scene Specialist (or Entry Level)
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Senior Crime Scene Specialist (or Entry Level)
Salary
$25.43 - $41.40 Hourly
Location
Gilbert, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
26-0111
Department
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date
11/23/2025
Closing Date
12/3/2025 12:00 AM Arizona
Description
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We Are Seeking
Team Gilbert is seeking highly motivated candidates to join our Crime Scene Dream Team! The Crime Scene Specialist job family is responsible for responding to and processing all @types of crime scenes; collecting and preserving physical and biological evidence; performing crime scene photography, shoe and tire impression photography; and conducting latent print processing. This job family is also responsible for completing all data entry related to crimes scene duties and writing reports of findings and testifies in court on their findings. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.
The primary responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialists include (but are not limited to):
Respond to all @types of crime scenes to document, collect, preserve, and impound evidence.
Responsible for identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence at crime scenes in support of law enforcement activities.
Photographs crime and accident scenes to record the appearance of evidence using highly skilled photographic and evidence gathering techniques.
Performs luminescent photography.
Performs presumptive tests on suspected biological stains.
Identifies, collects, and secures physical evidence including: blood, body fluids, hair, fibers, and firearms for laboratory testing and use as evidence in criminal prosecutions.
Photographs and fingerprints suspects, victims (including deceased individuals), witnesses, and applicants.
The essential duties and responsibilities for our Crime Scene Specialist classifications can be found here: Crime Scene Specialist (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1150152) and Crime Scene Specialist Senior.
About You
Ideal candidates will possess the unique ability to deal with critical situations, under pressure, quickly and effectively. They will exercise good judgment under pressure. They will be adept at processing information from multiple sources simultaneously, and determining the most appropriate course of action. They will extend the same level of courtesy and professionalism to each call for service.
Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist position must possess:
Associates degree; or
At least two years' full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist (or equivalent position) with a law enforcement agency.
An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
Salary range for a Crime Scene Specialist: $25.43- $36.88 Hourly
Candidates for the Crime Scene Specialist Senior position must possess:
Bachelor's degree in Biology; Chemistry; Criminalistics; Forensic Science; or a related field.
3 years of full-time experience as a Crime Scene Specialist or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency.
Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) through the International Association for Identification (IAI).
Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.34 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.
Valid Arizona Driver's License.
Salary Range for a Crime Scene Specialist Senior: $28.55 - $41.40 Hourly
Special Requirement: Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation and polygraph is required. Candidates given a conditional job offer will be required to pass a psychological evaluation and medical evaluation.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.
Why Team Gilbert?
Gilbert's Mission: Anticipate. Create. Help People
Our Values: DRIVEN, KIND, BOLD, HUMBLE
Awards: (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/about-us/team-gilbert/awards-accolades) We are proud of these achievements and continue to work hard to make Gilbert the best place to live, work and play.
We Are Here to Help!
Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history, to include things such as dates of employment, names of employers and specific details of the work you did. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that @type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.
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I understand that this position requires working rotating shifts to include nights, holidays, weekends, overtime, and overnight shifts and I can accommodate such a schedule.
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Please select the option below that best describes your experience working as a Crime Scene Specialist or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency.
No experience in this area
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2 - 3 years
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this @type of experience, please describe it in detail in the space below.
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Please select the option below that best describes your highest degree or level of education completed.
High School Diploma or GED
Technical College
Associate's Degree
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Please summarize your formal education and training in detail in the space below.
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Are you currently a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) through the International Association for Identification (IAI)?
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How many years of experience do you have detecting, collecting, preserving and documenting physical, photographic, DNA and/or fingerprint evidence found at crime scenes or collision scenes?
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2 - 3 years
4 - 5 years
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If you indicated in the previous question that you have this @type of experience, please describe it in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have preparing reports associated with crime or collision scene investigations?
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2 - 3 years
4 - 5 years
More than 4 years
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this @type of experience, please describe it in detail in the space below.
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How many years of experience do you have providing relevant testimony in court/legal proceedings?
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2 - 3 Years
4 - 5 Years
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If you indicated in the previous question that you do have this @type of experience, please describe it in detail in the space below.
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Please select an option below that best describes your experience photographing and fingerprinting suspects, victims (including deceased individuals), witnesses, and applicants.
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2 - 3 years
4 - 5 years
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If you indicated in the previous question that you have this @type of experience, please describe it in detail in the space below. If not, please enter N/A.
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Based on your experience and qualifications, which level do you believe you are best suited for?
I meet the qualifications for an entry-level role
I meet the qualifications for a senior-level role
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The following 10 questions reference general requirements for candidates of all professional staff positions in the Gilbert Police Department. Please answer all questions truthfully and completely. Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Have you been convicted of a felony or convicted of any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona?
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Were you dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces?
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Are you currently under investigation for violations of internal policy, procedure, or other administrative guidelines?
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime related to domestic violence?
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Have you personally possessed, used, sold, produced, or cultivated marijuana within the past six months, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency? - It is not a disqualifier if those activities occurred while employed for a licensed dispensary and in the scope of employment duties. - This includes products derived from marijuana if they contain more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). - This does not include Cannabidiol (CBD) products containing less than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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Have you illegally used Adderall within the past one (1) year, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?
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Have you ever illegally sold, produced, cultivated, or transported any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs?
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Have you illegally used any dangerous drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, or prescription drugs within the past five (5) years, or at any point while employed with a law enforcement agency?
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If offered employment in this position, you would be required to pass an extensive police background investigation, to include the following: a polygraph examination; personal and business reference checking; a credit report; investigation into traffic, civil and criminal offenses and drug usage. If offered employment for this position, would you submit to a police background investigation?
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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):
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Disabled Veteran
Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse
Disabled Person
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Employer
Town of Gilbert
Address
50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296
Phone
(480) 503-6823
Website
https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs
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