Forensic Specialist at Crime Scene Resources, Inc Culver City, CA

Summary

Forensic Specialist job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc. Culver City, CA.DutiesThis non-sworn position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks and procedures relating to crime scene investigation, documentation, analysis, and sorting of physical evidence for investigative and law enforcement purposes.Responds to crime scenes to document, collect, and preserve evidence or provides technical assistance in these activities.This includes taking photographs, processing and lifting latent prints, and other processing procedures.Performs latent comparisons and other duties as a latent print examiner.Prepares latent prints for Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) submission through an automated latent print system, determines and verifies any positive latent print identifications.Performs analysis of evidence collected at crime scenes and performs subsequent chemical processes for the detection of trace evidence or latent prints through a variety of processes, including laser application.Reports the result of all analysis of latent prints, photographs, and other evidence to the appropriate investigative personnel.Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of evidence collection, chemical processing, latent print comparisons, and photography.Performs duties as assigned.RequirementsAny combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, criminal justice, biology, or chemistry, or related field AND one (1) year of experience as a Forensic Specialist Trainee or Forensic Specialist in a law enforcement agency OR one year forensic casework in a) latent print comparisons and/or examinations, b) crime scene processing, and/or c) chemical processing of evidence for latent prints.Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. International Association for Identification (IAI) certification as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) and/or a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) are desired but not required.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Forensic Specialist job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc. Culver City, CA.DutiesThis non-sworn position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks and procedures relating to crime scene investigation, documentation, analysis, and sorting of physical evidence for investigative and law enforcement purposes.Responds to crime scenes to document, collect, and preserve evidence or provides technical assistance in these activities.This includes taking photographs, processing and lifting latent prints, and other processing procedures.Performs latent comparisons and other duties as a latent print examiner.Prepares latent prints for Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS) submission through an automated latent print system, determines and verifies any positive latent print identifications.Performs analysis of evidence collected at crime scenes and performs subsequent chemical processes for the detection of trace evidence or latent prints through a variety of processes, including laser application.Reports the result of all analysis of latent prints, photographs, and other evidence to the appropriate investigative personnel.Testifies in court as an expert witness in the areas of evidence collection, chemical processing, latent print comparisons, and photography.Performs duties as assigned.RequirementsAny combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science, criminal justice, biology, or chemistry, or related field AND one (1) year of experience as a Forensic Specialist Trainee or Forensic Specialist in a law enforcement agency OR one year forensic casework in a) latent print comparisons and/or examinations, b) crime scene processing, and/or c) chemical processing of evidence for latent prints.Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. International Association for Identification (IAI) certification as a Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI) and/or a Certified Latent Print Examiner (CLPE) are desired but not required.#J-18808-Ljbffr