Crime Scene Technician - Denver Police Department

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The Denver Crime Laboratory actively works to aid the Criminal Investigations Division in solving crime. The bureau employs a variety of highly trained personnel to assist in the investigation of criminal acts and make Denver a safer place to live.
The Denver Police Crime Scene Unit investigates criminal cases ranging from property crimes to crimes against persons within the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Each year the unit responds to over four thousand crime scenes.
This is an entry level position within the Criminalist job classification.
This is a dayshift position; Monday - Friday with working hours to be determined.
*The position may be called upon to work holidays and the occasional weekend*
Job responsibilities include: Attend autopsies at the Denver Office of Medical Examiner to collect physical evidence;
Transport and submit items of physical evidence from crime scenes to the Property and Evidence Section;
Identify, collect, preserve, and package biological evidence, friction ridge evidence, impression evidence, and other physical evidence according to established standards and existing standard operating procedures;
Documents crime scenes using various forensic techniques and processes including digital photography, digital video, laser scanning, and diagramming software;
Prepares technical departmental reports;
Maintains proper chain of custody on evidence and proper packaging to preserve and prevent contamination;
Perform various administrative tasks as directed by their Supervisor;
Testifies in court regarding the details of their involvement with crime scene processing;
Resolves problems encountered during daily operations;
Performs work following ISO 17025 standards, including standard operating procedures and quality assurance manual guidelines;
Performs other related duties as assigned by their Supervisor;
About You
Our ideal candidate will have: 1 years' experience in a similar working environment (large agency)
One year of experience in a Law Enforcement related field, which introduces the candidate to the basics of evidence processing and collection, evidence preservation, and chain of custody.
Flexibility with scheduling and work environment
Ability to shift work, which includes night shift, weekends and holidays
Ability to work in a medical examiners environment recovering evidence
Ability to effectively deal with difficult crime scenes/situations
Team mentality
Customer service mentality
All candidates selected to move forward must successfully complete a polygraph, physical exam and a drug test.
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education Requirement: Associates Degree in criminal justice, video production, computer science or a related field.
Experience Requirements: None
Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may
be substituted for each required year of post- high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certification Requirement:
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
By position, ability to obtain IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator, Level 1 certification within two years of employment.
It is a condition of employment that the Denver Police Forensics & Evidence Division Form for Consent for Collection of a DNA Sample be completed at the time of hire.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
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CE3183 Criminalist Technician
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$24.38 - $36.57
Starting Pay
Based on education and experience
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Denver Police Department
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Denver
Colorado
United States
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