Crime Scene Investigator Jobs

• Biological/DNA evidence
• Documents crime scenes and recovered evidence through photography, mapping (sketching, measuring, diagramming, laser scanning...) and note-taking.
• Prepares comprehensive, technical written reports based upon the results of investigations.
• Identifies, develops, collects and preserves physical evidence, through a variety of light-based, physical and chemical processes, including:
• Evaluates the condition of the crime scene(s) and identified physical evidence, including bloodstain patterns and bullet impacts, in attempt to reconstruct the events (and their sequence) occurring during the commission of a crime.
• Examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
• Impression evidence including: footwear, tire-tread and bite-marks
• Firearms and Tool-mark evidence
• Testifies in courts of law at any and all levels of government.
• Latent fingerprints
• Attends post-mortem examinations (autopsies), as needed.
• Trace evidence, including: hair, fiber, paint, glass, soil and ignitable liquids
• Gathers information and relevant data concerning investigations through personal observation and conferring with Detectives, Officers, other first responders, witnesses and victims.

• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated heights.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, representatives of other agencies, and citizens.
• Ability to read a map and learn the geography of the Wichita/Sedgwick County metropolitan area.
• Ability to recall facts and details.
• Ability to work with injured, dead and decomposing humans and animals.
• Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in courts of law.
• Ability to handle and manipulate firearms.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Ability to use computer-aided drawing and diagramming software.
• Ability to operate an automobile.
• Visual acuity that meets established medical standards, including the ability to distinguish colors.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and climb steps and ladders.
• Ability to discern direction and accurately sketch and measure crime scenes and evidence using a variety of tools, including: tape measures, laser range meters, 3D laser scanners, portable microscopes and magnifying loops.
• Hearing ability that meets established medical standards.
• Ability to manually operate cameras and other photographic equipment and accessories.
• Ability to tolerate varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to learn and interpret legal statutes, law enforcement methods and crime scene procedures and techniques and apply such knowledge to ever-changing circumstances and situations.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools, including: screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, snips, pry tools, drills, reciprocating and circular saws...etc.
• Ability to complete mathematical computations, including trigonometry.
• Knowledge of photography and photographic theory.
• Knowledge of and experience in using modern light-based, physical and chemical methods to identify, develop, collect and preserve physical evidence, such as that described above.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software, including desktop and laptop computers and Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with chemicals and decaying organic material.

• Candidates must be a United States citizen and pass a Kansas Bureau of Investigation criminal background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in criminal justice, forensic science or related field connected to crime scene investigation.
• Previous law enforcement, forensic or criminal investigative experience is preferred.

Offers of employment will be made contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, drug screening, polygraph examination and psychological evaluation.

(Last Updated 1/21/2015)

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years' employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Maximum accumulation is 30 work days.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. One is a Personal Holiday granted after the first six months to be taken at the employee's option as scheduled with the supervisor.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, it is one work day per month (no maximum). Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kandas provides two levels of medical and prescription plans. Both medical plan are PPOs that does not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Vision benefits through Vision Service Plan. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium, towards medical, Rx and vision premiums.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two employee-paid Delta Dental plans are offered – Preferred and Traditional. DeltaPreferred requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. Traditional allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta panel. Benefits under both plans are the same. Pre-tax premium deduction is offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE – Low-cost term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is twice annual pay (Members of SEIU and Teamsters: maximum of $150,000; all non-represented employees: maximum of $400,000). Dependent coverage is available ($4,000) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through The Standard.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE – Additional employee-paid term life insurance is available from The Standard at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. This plan is portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE – This employee-paid group disability plan from Lincoln Financial replaces a selected amount of pre-disability income for work- or non-work-related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - This employee-paid plan from The Standard offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment in addition to that included in Basic Life.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS – Employees may elect to make pre-tax deductions for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE – This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES
Deferred Compensation Investment Program
Emergency Leave (for immediate family death)
Training Programs
Longevity Pay
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Injury Leave (on-job injury)
Direct Payroll Deposit
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