Crime Scene Investigator job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc Burlington, NC, US

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Duties

Crime Scene Response & Documentation

Assist the Patrol Division in processing and photographing crime scenes and traffic accidents, including major incidents.
Prepare detailed preliminary and supplemental reports documenting scene processing, investigative actions taken, and evidence handling.
Create casts and collect physical materials at scenes, ensuring accurate and thorough documentation for investigative use.

Evidence Identification & Recovery

Conduct search and recovery of latent fingerprints, palm prints, trace evidence, DNA, and other physical evidence.
With appropriate training, analyze and compare latent prints recovered from scenes and submit them to the SPEX/local AFIS database system.

Evidence Handling & Preservation

Package, preserve, and store evidence in compliance with chain-of-custody standards.
Enter property and evidence into the RMS evidence voucher database with accuracy and consistency.
Prepare evidence for lab submission, ensuring it is properly labeled, preserved, and documented.

On-Call Response & Collaboration

Participate in an on-call schedule or rotation to respond to scenes during nights, weekends, or holidays as needed.
Work closely with officers, investigators, and lab personnel to support the successful processing and analysis of evidence.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform related duties as assigned in support of investigative and departmental needs.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge of Law Enforcement Standards: Understanding of police department policies, procedures, rules, regulations, City Code, and North Carolina General Statutes.
Knowledge of Evidence Operations: Familiarity with property and evidence program practices, including handling, recording, preservation, storage, and release.
Knowledge of Office & Technology Tools: Ability to use standard office procedures, computers, and relevant software applications.
Ability to Maintain Chain of Custody: Learn, apply, and uphold all protocols required to protect evidence integrity.
Skill in Evidence Processing: Receive, process, classify, and document property and evidence accurately and thoroughly.
Skill in Crime Scene Equipment Use: Operate digital cameras and related crime-scene equipment effectively and safely.
Skill in Evidence Identification: Recognize and document fingerprints, trace materials, and other scene-specific evidence.
Ability to Communicate Professionally: Interact with citizens and officers courteously and effectively; communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Ability to Listen and Document Carefully: Demonstrate strong attention to detail, active listening, and precise documentation skills.
Ability to Learn Specialized Technology: Acquire proficiency in operating the FARO scanner and scene-diagramming software.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
Minimum of one year of work experience in police work, laboratory work, or related field
Minimum of one year of experience with Microsoft Windows Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position may also be considered.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Supplemental Information
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical duties include but are not limited to; walking, standing, bending, stooping, operating a motor vehicle, carrying up to 40 pounds, reaching, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
The employee regularly operates a variety of machinery and equipment, including vehicles, telephones, computers, calculators, copiers, etc.
Work necessitates visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned in preparing and completing reports, accounting, transcription, computer terminal viewing and extensive reading.
The employee must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions, heights, different terrain and work with bloodborne pathogens as well as hazardous materials.
Working conditions include inside and outside environmental conditions.
This position will involve an on-call status.

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