Crime Scene Investigator

City of Durham, Durham, NC 27701, Openings : 1,
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Position Description




Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $45,493.00 – $53,205.00
Hours: Varies

Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department is dedicated to hiring and training officers and staff who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. If youre interested in delivering superior emergency response services and working collaboratively to serve our community, join our team in Durham!

The Forensic Services Division of the City of Durham Police Department is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a non-sworn Crime Scene Investigator . The Forensic Services Division is a premier crime scene and forensic investigative unit offering crime scene, crime lab, and property &amp evidence services to the residents of the City of Durham. The Forensic Services Division is accredited by the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Devoted to providing support functions for law enforcement activities and staff including investigatory assistance, evidence processing and retention, crime analysis, victim assistance and forensic science. Incumbents perform a broad range of paraprofessional work involving processing complex transactions and handling escalated customer service requests requiring advanced knowledge and experience, using independent initiative to organize and maintain management support systems and office information including budgetary and financial information. May assist in training staff and serve as a second level of check for accuracy or supervise/lead lower level staff. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process but limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes.
Responsible for processing crime scenes, collecting and analyzing evidence and/or data, maintaining laboratory and other analyses tools preparing reports and providing expert testimony.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Collects and processes crime-scene data, including examining fingerprints, performing chain-of-custody operations, taking and maintaining digital images, retrieving surveillance videos and data, and ensuring security of evidence or assigned storage areas.
  • Maintains weapon and other law-enforcement equipment inventories, as assigned tests weapons and other equipment to ensure proper working condition monitors inventory levels and orders supplies.
  • Prepares and/or maintains reports, files, records, and other document updates and maintains databases prepares displays to present information in court or to higher-level staff gathers and compiles information and reviews work for accuracy and completeness.
  • Provides customer service in accordance with law enforcement protocols, policies and procedures handles escalated inquiries assists with information for investigations and may conduct training as assigned.
  • Collecting, documenting, and preserving evidence at crime scenes.
  • Examining fingerprints, documenting findings, collecting and packaging evidence, taking and maintaining digital images.
  • Preparing displays and information for court and providing expert testimony.

Minimum Qualifications &amp Experience

  • Associate’s degree in forensics, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, or a related field.
  • Two years of related experience in crime scene investigation, forensics, or related criminal justice work.
  • Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Benefits – General Full-Time Employees

  • 11-12 paid holidays per year
  • 12 standard work days of vacation per year
  • 12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely sick leave may be used toward early retirement
  • 2 weeks paid military leave per year
  • Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
  • State and City retirement plans
  • Short and long term disability plans
  • Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
  • City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
  • Paid funeral leave
  • Employee Assistance Program – personal and family counseling
  • Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
  • 48 hours for volunteer work each year*
  • 4 hours parental leave each year
  • Workmans Compensation Insurance
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits – Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
  • 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
  • State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
  • Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
  • Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
Last Date For Apply: 2024-07-25 00:00:00 Job Type : FULL_TIME, Employment Type : FULL_TIMEApply Here