Crime Scene Specialist (4 positions)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Science, or in a field related to the job.
• Experience or education may be substituted up to four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid Drivers License
• Must obtain the International Association for Identification Certified Crime Scene Investigator Certification ( CCSI ) within 12 months of being eligible for testing.

Notes to Applicants

The Crime Scene Specialist Under general supervision, uses comprehensive knowledge, and standardized principles, practices, and procedures, in the identification, documentation, collection, preservation, processing, and/or handling of evidence at/from crime scenes. Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where considerable judgment, responsibility, and initiative are required. Visitation and investigation of crime scenes are required.

• Responds to crime and accident scenes, evaluates the scene and conducts searches for evidence utilizing disciplines related to crime scene investigation.
• Measures and/or photographs crime scenes, evidence, etc.
• Documents, collects, packages, preserves, and processes evidence. 4) Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods and equipment for the detection and collection of evidence.
• Processes evidence and crime scenes for latent fingerprints, utilizing both chemical and powder processes.
• Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documentation of work completed.
• Enters and modifies information in Versadex and LIMS .
• Assists other law enforcement agencies with crime scene processing.
• Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis and procedures, after being declared by the judge, an expert in their field of crime scene investigation.

City of Austin Application:

• A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
• A resume must be submitted to be considered for this position, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.

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CBI:

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.

Secondary Employment:

All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.

• APD must review all secondary employment.
• Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD , as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.

Benefits:

Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.

Driving Requirement:
This position requires a Valid Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$24.56 - $28.80

Hours
Shift work (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., or 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. with schedules based on seniority).
Rotating days off including holidays and weekends and rotating “on call” weeks required throughout the year.
Job Close Date 05/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Police Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 812 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78702 Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive crime scene processing experience in the field, under an accredited crime laboratory
• Experience in considerable judgment, responsibility, and initiative.
• Extensive experience with 24/7 work hours, rotating shifts, and on-call availability.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Responds to crime and accident scenes, evaluates the scene and conducts searches for evidence utilizing disciplines related to crime scene investigation. Measures and/or photographs crime scenes, evidence, etc. Documents, collects, packages, preserves, and processes evidence. Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical and physical processes, scientific methods and equipment for the detection and collection of evidence. Processes evidence and crime scenes for latent fingerprints, utilizing both chemical and powder processes. Writes, drafts, and completes reports and/or documentation of work completed. Enters and modifies information in Versadex and LIMS . Assists other law enforcement agencies with crime scene processing. Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis and procedures, after being declared by the judge, an expert in their field of crime scene investigation.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Comprehensive knowledge of strategic and administrative crime analysis.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Crime Scene Specialist position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Criminal Justice, Science, or in a field related to the job. Experience or education may be substituted up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires an International Association for Identification Certified Crime Scene Investigator Certification (CCSI) within 12 months of being eligible for testing. Do you have the ability to obtain an International Association for Identification Certified Crime Scene Investigator Certification (CCSI) within 12 months of being eligible for testing?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin is a drug-free workplace. As part of the hiring process for this position, applicants selected as finalists will be subject to mandatory pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. Additionally, Firefighters are subject to periodic random drug screening. Are you willing to submit to alcohol and drug screening as required for employment?

• Yes
• No

* The position involves working assigned day, evening, and overnight shifts with rotating days off. Crime Scene Specialists are subject to overtime, on-call assignments, and callback duties including weekends and holidays. Are you willing and available to work the described schedules?
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your highest level of education completed?

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 - year degree
• 4 - year degree
• Master's degree
• Higher

* Have you completed an internship in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensics, or a related field?
(Open Ended Question)
* If you answered yes to Question 6, please provide details regarding the internship and your relevant experiences and duties.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of paid job experience do you have in a position that required evidence collection, crime scene documentation, or forensic evidence processing? • No experience. • Less than 1 year. • 1 year to 2 years. • 2 years to 3 years • 3 years or more.
(Open Ended Question)
* If you answered yes to Question 8, please provide details of your experience and job duties and if the work was performed as part of an accredited crime laboratory.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a Valid State of Texas Driver’s License. Do you have a Valid State of Texas Driver’s License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid State of Texas Driver’s License by your hire date?

• yes
• no

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation(DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• yes
• no

* This position requires a very stringent Criminal Background Investigation (CBI). Candidates must pass a CBI that meets the standards according to the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS). If selected as a top candidate, do you agree to submit to a CBI?

• Yes
• No

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