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NATURE OF WORK:

Under close supervision, performs technical work of moderate difficulty in processing crime scenes, and law enforcement evidence and property custodianship; performs related duties as required or assigned.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

Collects, examines and preserves physical evidence at crime scene; photographs and records crime scenes and autopsies; conducts tests for presence of body fluids; takes custody of property and evidence; fingerprints applicants, suspects, and fatal victims; locates, collects, processes, classifies and identifies latent fingerprints; testifies in court; maintains property disposal logs, files and reports; releases property in accordance with laws and court direction.  Fill in Transport Officer of inmates as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Working Knowledge of:

• Fingerprint ID procedures;
• Techniques used to collect and preserve evidence;
• Inventory control methods and techniques;
• Biohazard safety practices;
• Trace evidence identification and collection;
• Bullet trajectory determination;
• Processing crime scenes and evidence of varying nature for latent print evidence;
• Safe handling of firearms, ammunition and hazardous materials.

Skill in:

• Use of photographic equipment;
• Taking precise fingerprints and latent fingerprint comparison;

Abilities to:

• Draw or letter charts, graphs, time lines, maps or similar objects;
• Measure distances using a tape measurer and/or calibrated instruments;
• Comprehend or make inferences from written material;
• Bend or stoop repeatedly or continually over time;
• Walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public;
• Follow written and verbal instructions;
• Communicate orally and by telephone with public and employees in a face to face setting;
• Respond to call out 24 hours a day as needed;
• Operate a motor vehicle requiring a standard driver’s license;
• Move heavy objects (50 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less);
• Dig up ground using a pick, shovel, spade or other tools;
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements;
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar;
• Mix and work with cleaning fluids, chemicals, pesticides, insecticides or similar solutions using normal protective equipment;
• Determine and evaluate the value of evidence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.  Successful completion of an FBI recognized advanced latent fingerprint comparison course; valid Arizona Driver’s License, any combination of education, training and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

(Positions is in classified service and is FLSA non-exempt)

This position’s hourly pay is $18.12

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