Crime Scene Technician - Police

City of Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI • 11h ago

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to Identify, document, collect, and preserve evidence at all @types of crime scenes including, but not limited to, homicides, suicides, assaults, shootings, robberies, burglaries, rapes, serious/fatal accidents, search warrants, arson, fraud, and larcenies. Crime scene investigation requires the use of specialized training and technology in order to properly process scenes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Responds to crime scenes, and in accordance with standardized crime scene and laboratory methods, determines tasks employed to ensure accurate and verifiable evidence in each investigation

Employs proper protocol in testing, collecting and packaging of evidence to maintain integrity for further testing and court proceedings

Evaluates evidence for physical or chemical processing methods employed either on scene or in the Forensic Services Unit

Writes reports outlining processes employed and results obtained

Attends autopsies, including- but not limited to- homicides and infant deaths to document and collect evidence from the examination

Assists detectives with computer-generated line-ups and composite drawings

Prepares photos and exhibits for presentation in court

Attends pretrial conferences with prosecutors; meets with defense counsel as needed and provides court room testimony, including expert witness testimony

Participates in research and continuing education both online and in the classroom

Maintains equipment, supplies and files

Interacts with the public in a mentor @type role via presentations to schools and groups, job shadows and instructional guidance to interns

Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a Natural Science, preferably in Forensic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or Forensic Anthropology, or Criminal Justice or a related field

AND

At least one (1) year of related work experience in a forensic laboratory, crime scene investigation or photography

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Other Necessary Qualifications

Possession of a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license.

Background Review: The background review process takes approximately 8--10 weeks and includes:

Completion of a 65-page Personal History Questionnaire, providing detailed information and verification of education, employment, finances, legal history, driving record, references, relatives, residency, and an autobiography

Comprehensive review and verification of all submitted documentation

Legal, criminal, and financial records checks

Reference checks, including primary, secondary, and tertiary contacts

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