This position performs the entry level skilled and technical duties involved in responding to a crime scene for the documentation and collection of evidence for the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The incumbent employee must be able to work various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Must be able to work in inadequately lighted, ventilated and non-temperature controlled environments, and the physical demands are walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying of heavy items up to 100 lbs.
* Extensive Background Checks are performed on applicants for the Police Department. Random drug tests and a submission of a DNA sample for elimination purposes are required.
* Collect and process evidence at crime scenes.
* Process evidence for latent prints and other trace evidence using various chemicals and technical equipment.
* Take elimination prints for comparison purposes.
* Lift, develop, and photograph fingerprints.
* Perform presumptive blood tests on samples.
* Process vehicles for trace evidence.
* Locate blood using luminal.
* Transport evidence to property room.
* Excavate grave sites for evidence and bodies.
* Process paper materials for latent prints using chemical processes.
* Collect hair, fiber, and trace evidence.
* Diagram crime scenes.
* Maintain crime scene vehicles, lights, equipment, and supplies.
* Testify in court proceedings.
* Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
* Write digital reports for documentation of scenes and evidence.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree in Crime Scene Investigation or a related field, such as Criminal Investigation, Evidence Technology, Forensic Investigation, Crime Scene Management, or any applied sciences, such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years experience in crime scene investigation.
LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078, all employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
* Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in identifying fingerprints and processing evidence
* Knowledge of the codes and formats used in entering and obtaining information from the NCIC computer system
* Knowledge of diagramming and C.A.D.
* Knowledge of crime scene evidence collection techniques
* Working knowledge of court preparation procedures and rules of evidence
* Skill in processing and securing evidence
* Skill in using photographic equipment
* Ability to use forensic chemicals and laser equipment to obtain evidence
* Certified Crime Scene Investigator via International Association of Accreditation (I.A.I.)
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
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