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Duties

• Collect and process evidence at crime scenes.
• Process evidence for latent prints and other trace evidence using various chemicals and technical equipment.
• Take elimination prints for comparison purposes.
• Lift, develop, and photograph fingerprints.
• Perform presumptive blood tests on samples.
• Process vehicles for trace evidence.
• Locate blood using luminal.
• Transport evidence to property room.
• Excavate grave sites for evidence and bodies.
• Process paper materials for latent prints using chemical processes.
• Collect hair, fiber, and trace evidence.
• Diagram crime scenes.
• Maintain crime scene vehicles, lights, equipment, and supplies.
• Testify in court proceedings.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Write digital reports for documentation of scenes and evidence.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or a related field, such as Criminal Investigation, Evidence Technology, Forensic Investigation, Crime Scene Management, or any applied sciences, such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
OR
• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience in crime scene investigation.

• Valid Driver License

• Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
• Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in identifying fingerprints and processing evidence
• Knowledge of the codes and formats used in entering and obtaining information from the NCIC computer system
• Knowledge of diagramming and C.A.D.
• Knowledge of crime scene evidence collection techniques
• Working knowledge of court preparation procedures and rules of evidence
• Skill in processing and securing evidence
• Skill in using photographic equipment
• Ability to use forensic chemicals and laser equipment to obtain evidence
• Certified Crime Scene Investigator via International Association of Accreditation (I.A.I.)

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