Job Description

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Duties

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the evidence technician with the receiving, maintenance, and control of the Office
• evidence function.
• Processing of crime scenes to identify, document, collect and preserve items of evidence.
• Documentation of crime scenes, to include photography and crime scene sketches, from
• rough draft to courtroom presentation.
• Preparation of written and oral reports.
• Assist at post-mortem examinations in the collection of evidence and fingerprints.
• Performs classification, comparison, and identification of fingerprints from latent and 10
• print fingerprints.
• Maintain A.F.I.S. authorization.
• Processing of evidence for latent prints, utilizing current techniques, to include chemicals, fuming, powders, and DNA.
• Maintenance of 10 print files.
• Performs presumptive drug testing.
• Collection and preservation of shoe/tire impressions, tool marks, etc., utilizing casting techniques.
• Court testimony.
• Maintenance and stocking of crime lab supplies.
• Maintenance and stocking of crime lab vehicles.
• Video and audio dubbing as requested.
• Handling of evidence from receipt to final disposition; maintaining chain of custody.
• Relay evidence to outside agencies for processing when necessary.
• Teaching/training in specific specialty areas.

Note: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with actual job requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Generally, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field -AND- two (2) years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license at time of employment, or ability to obtain a Colorado driver’s license.
• Ability to pass various qualifying examinations and background investigation.

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