City of Apache Junction, AZ Hiring for Assistant Crime Scene Technician at Apache Junction, AZ Full Time

Job Description

Provides support to the Crime Scene Technician through assisting in photography, collection, preserving physical evidence from various crime scenes; may assist property and evidence. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge & Skills – Knowledge of:
City, State, Federal and Department procedures, policies and guidelines; City Code; Chain-of-command protocol; Arizona Revised Statutes.

Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage; legal procedure for collecting, handling and preserving various types of evidence.

Evidence collection and processing; criminal court processes and procedures.

Proper safety equipment and procedures used when handling evidence to avoid personal contamination and/or alterations to evidence.

Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.

Operating various types of tools, kits and equipment used for evidence collection and preservation including but not limited to electrostatic dust lifter, hacksaw, camera and laser trajectory tools.

Properly handling hazardous materials.

Utilizing a personal computer, standard software, specialized software and various criminal information databases; functioning standard office equipment. Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with Associate”s Degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science or closely related field; OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience.