Crime Scene Specialist (10 Positions)

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Experience or education may be substituted up to four (4) years.
• 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.

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 is under general supervision and 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 - to include: Evaluates crime scenes and searches for evidence. Measures and or photographs crime scenes and evidence. Utilizes alternate light sources, chemical, and physical methods to process evidence and surfaces for latent fingerprints. Testifies as an expert witness in court regarding analysis and procedures. Visitation and investigation of crime scenes, in all weather conditions and at any hour, is required.

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.

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.

• 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.
• APD must review all 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

$24.42 - $28.65 per hour

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 06/23/2023

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

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

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

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 (*). * 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? * 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? * 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? * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired. * Please describe your knowledge of crime scene investigation while working for an accredited crime laboratory.

• No
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• 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
• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
• No
• Yes

(Open Ended Question)

• Explain your experience with 24/7 work hours, rotating shifts, and on-call availability. If none, please put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter